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    Guns Up [Image 2 of 8]

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    A dramatic desert sunset scene captured in silhouette, featuring what appears to be a large-caliber weapon barrel (likely a tank or artillery cannon) in the foreground with the sun aligned through its muzzle brake. A spotting scope or observation device on a tripod is visible on the left side. The arid landscape features sparse desert vegetation and distant hills bathed in golden sunset light.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.27.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay 

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)     

    Marines with Oscar Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marines, emplace an M777 Howitzer in preparation for Battalion Distributed Operations Course, a sub-event of Integrated Training Excercise (ITX) 4-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California on July 27, 2021. Reserve Marines and Sailors have come together from across the country as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force to take part in a live-fire, combined arms exercise that will better prepare Marine Forces Reserve in its mission to augment and reinforce the Active Component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

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    Date Taken: 07.27.2021
    Date Posted: 07.27.2021 23:22
    Photo ID: 6752712
    VIRIN: 210727-M-LD973-0010
    Resolution: 3978x2652
    Size: 3.22 MB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 68
    Downloads: 20

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    A dramatic silhouette photograph taken at dusk or dawn showing two figures working on top of what appears to be a large vehicle or piece of heavy equipment. The warm orange and yellow horizon contrasts sharply against the deep blue upper sky, creating a striking backlit composition. The workers appear to be performing maintenance or loading tasks on the machinery.
    A dramatic desert sunset scene captured in silhouette, featuring what appears to be a large-caliber weapon barrel (likely a tank or artillery cannon) in the foreground with the sun aligned through its muzzle brake. A spotting scope or observation device on a tripod is visible on the left side. The arid landscape features sparse desert vegetation and distant hills bathed in golden sunset light.
    A U.S. Marine identified by name tape as 'RUIZABRICA' is carrying what appears to be an artillery or ordnance round on his shoulder while smiling broadly. He is wearing MARPAT desert camouflage utilities, a USMC combat helmet with NVG mount, Mechanix gloves, and dark sunglasses. The image captures him during what appears to be an ammunition handling or loading operation.
    A U.S. Marine wearing MARPAT desert camouflage cover and eyeglasses is visible through a narrow gap in heavy military equipment, likely an artillery piece such as an M777 howitzer. The image is captured in a desert environment during golden hour lighting, creating dramatic contrast. The tight framing through the equipment components creates a compelling compositional effect.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is leaning over cylindrical artillery propellant charges. The name tape reads 'BINDSCHABE' and the branch tape reads 'MARINES'. The image is a dramatic, close-up portrait taken under camouflage netting in what appears to be a field environment.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is seated on what appears to be a large artillery piece in an arid, desert environment. The name tape reads 'MONTES' and the branch tape reads 'U.S. MARINES.' The image appears to be a portrait-style photograph taken in a field training or operational setting.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage is captured mid-motion ducking or moving away from an M777 155mm howitzer immediately after firing, with visible muzzle smoke billowing from the barrel. The scene takes place in an arid desert training environment, likely at a location such as Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC) in California, based on the terrain. A camouflage netting overhead partially frames the scene.
    The image shows a close-up view of what appear to be artillery shells or mortar rounds stored in wooden crates on a sandy surface. The rounds are olive-drab colored with visible markings, and a partial text label reading 'PRIME' and 'OVE' is visible on a dark strap or band. Additional rounds are visible in the background under what appears to be camouflage netting.

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