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    Exercise Active Shield 2021: MCAS Iwakuni Marines neutralize simulated suspicious package [Image 2 of 8]

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    The image shows a mix of civilians and military personnel outside what appears to be a military base exchange or commissary store. A civilian in a black mask is pushing a shopping cart filled with bagged goods, while U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are visible nearby. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    10.21.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Alarcon 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office direct residents to evacuate the area in response to a simulated suspicious package left outside the installation’s northern post office during Exercise Active Shield at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 21, 2021. Due to the forward operating location of the air station, it is critical for the installation and its tenant commands to respond to potential crises on the air station. Exercise Active Shield, conducted annually, is designed to better prepare the station to quickly and safely carry out incident response procedures during base defense operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden)

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2021
    Date Posted: 10.21.2021 23:07
    Photo ID: 6900769
    VIRIN: 211021-M-ND733-1156
    Resolution: 4000x3000
    Size: 5.43 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    Downloads: 8

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    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform handles a military working dog (German Shepherd) wearing a tactical vest with a U.S. flag patch in what appears to be a military base parking lot. The handler is pointing in a direction while maintaining control of the dog on a leash. The setting appears to be a U.S. military installation, likely in Japan based on the architectural style and surrounding infrastructure.
    The image shows a mix of civilians and military personnel outside what appears to be a military base exchange or commissary store. A civilian in a black mask is pushing a shopping cart filled with bagged goods, while U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are visible nearby. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    Four U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating an Andros/Remotec EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) robot near a military truck with a deployed loading ramp. One Marine is using a handheld remote controller to maneuver the tracked robot, while the others appear to be coordinating the operation. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely in Japan based on architectural elements visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in camouflage uniform is writing on a whiteboard mounted on the side of a military vehicle. The vehicle belongs to the MCAS Iwakuni Bomb Squad, as indicated by large text and an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) badge insignia painted on its white exterior. The scene appears to be an operational or training environment.
    Two U.S. Marines are seated on the rear loading ramp of a military vehicle. One Marine is in full MARPAT digital camouflage uniform with a name tape partially visible, holding a black equipment case. The other Marine is wearing an olive drab USMC sweatshirt with camouflage trousers and appears to be speaking or explaining something.
    A close-up photograph of a person's torso and hands adjusting or fastening black straps or a harness system. The individual is wearing an olive/dark green t-shirt and appears to be securing equipment with black webbing straps. A dark ring is visible on the right hand's finger.
    A Northrop Grumman robotic control unit is displayed on a table, showing a live or recorded camera feed on its built-in screen. A person's hand is visible to the right, writing notes on a paper document with a pen. The device appears to be a ground robot operator control unit (OCU), likely used for EOD or reconnaissance purposes.
    A person wearing a full bomb disposal (EOD) suit is kneeling on the ground near what appears to be a suspicious package — an Amazon cardboard box. The scene is set in an outdoor area featuring a traditional Japanese torii gate (red), manicured pine trees, and a modern building in the background. This appears to be an EOD training exercise or active response scenario at a location in Japan.

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