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    Running toward gunfire: Marines, British forces repel insurgents attacking Camp Bastion [Image 3 of 4]

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    A group of U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are kneeling together on a tarmac at night, gathered around two flags: the American flag and the United States Marine Corps flag. The scene appears to take place at a military airfield, with aircraft and bright runway lights visible in the background. The posture of the Marines suggests a ceremonial moment, prayer, or group huddle.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    09.20.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Marines kneel down beside the battlefield cross to pay their final respects to Sgt. Bradley Atwell during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 20. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribute to Atwell, an aircraft electrical, instrument and flight control systems technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, from Kokomo, Ind. Atwell was killed in action while engaging insurgents during an attack on Camp Bastion, Sept. 14.

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    Date Taken: 09.20.2012
    Date Posted: 09.24.2012 02:12
    Photo ID: 670460
    VIRIN: 120920-M-BZ222-006
    Resolution: 1920x1280
    Size: 1.71 MB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Web Views: 910
    Downloads: 61

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    A military jet aircraft is photographed on a tarmac in strong backlit silhouette conditions, with the sun positioned directly behind the aircraft creating a dramatic halo effect. The aircraft appears to be a AV-8B Harrier II based on its distinctive fuselage shape, bubble canopy, and wing configuration. The aircraft is parked near a concrete blast wall or revetment on what appears to be a forward operating base or airfield.
    A U.S. Marines service member in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform kneels in a posture of mourning or prayer before a battlefield cross memorial display. The memorial consists of a rifle with bayonet fixed into sandbags, a tan combat boot, and a flight helmet bearing a U.S. roundel insignia placed on top. Other military personnel are visible in the background inside what appears to be a hangar or large tent structure.
    A group of U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are kneeling together on a tarmac at night, gathered around two flags: the American flag and the United States Marine Corps flag. The scene appears to take place at a military airfield, with aircraft and bright runway lights visible in the background. The posture of the Marines suggests a ceremonial moment, prayer, or group huddle.
    A group of seven United States Marine Corps personnel posing for a group photo in front of a sign reading 'United States Marine Corps' with a red panel partially visible beneath it. Four individuals stand in the back row while two kneel in the front row, with one additional person visible behind. Several members are holding rifles and wearing desert camouflage uniforms.

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