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    Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are gathered in an arid desert environment, handling and organizing artillery shells laid out on the ground. The soldiers appear to be conducting an ammunition preparation or inventory operation. Military vehicles are visible in the background.

    DJIBOUTI

    08.11.2021

    Photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    French Soldiers assigned to the 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment (5e RIAOM) prepare mortar shells during a joint combined arms live-fire training exercise with U.S. Army Soldiers from 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), at the Djiboutian Range Complex, Djibouti, Aug. 11, 2021. This joint training exercise allowed both French and U.S. forces to work together to build regional cooperation and improve each nation's fighting force. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces, and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2021
    Date Posted: 08.17.2021 08:04
    Photo ID: 6784280
    VIRIN: 210811-Z-VY191-0102
    Resolution: 5571x3714
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    Location: DJ
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    A group of military personnel, appearing to include both French and American soldiers based on their distinct uniforms, are gathered around a mortar system in an arid desert environment. They appear to be engaged in a training or familiarization exercise with the weapon system. The setting suggests a joint military exercise in a hot, dry region.
    A soldier in tan/multicam uniform is working on what appears to be a mortar system in a desert environment. The soldier is bending over and gripping the barrel assembly, likely performing assembly, maintenance, or adjustment of the weapon system. A second soldier is visible in the background walking away, and a military vehicle is partially visible on the right.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are arranging a row of artillery shells or mortar rounds on a tarp in a desert environment. The munitions are laid out systematically, with fuzes visible on the rear ends and red-banded projectile bodies. A unit patch is visible on one soldier's shoulder, suggesting an organized military exercise or operational preparation.
    Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are gathered in an arid desert environment, handling and organizing artillery shells laid out on the ground. The soldiers appear to be conducting an ammunition preparation or inventory operation. Military vehicles are visible in the background.
    Military personnel in desert terrain are firing a mortar system, with a large white smoke cloud visible from the discharge. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are operating the weapon while one observes through optics. Numerous mortar rounds and spent casings are visible on the ground nearby, suggesting sustained fire operations.
    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and body armor are operating a mortar system in an arid desert environment. The mortar has just been fired, producing a large cloud of dust and smoke around the base plate area. The terrain is flat, sandy, and sparsely vegetated, consistent with a desert training range or operational environment.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is operating a handheld radio/communications device in an arid desert environment. The soldier is equipped with full tactical gear including a backpack, body armor with MOLLE pouches, and a headset. A patch featuring an anchor symbol is visible on the soldier's chest.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a mortar training or live-fire exercise in an arid desert environment. Several soldiers are positioned around a mortar tube set up on the ground, with multiple mortar rounds visible nearby. Two observers in the foreground watch the activity from a covered position.
    A military personnel wearing multicam/OCP camouflage uniform is operating a ruggedized tactical handheld device, likely a military-grade PDA or fire control computer, using a stylus. The soldier is seated in what appears to be a field or vehicle environment with military gear visible nearby. The device appears to display a data entry or targeting interface.
    The image shows a military mortar team firing a mortar weapon system in an arid desert environment. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are operating the weapon together, with a visible blast and smoke plume at the moment of firing. Numerous spent mortar casings and rounds are visible on the ground around the crew.

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