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    Bull Battery M109A7 Paladin Howitzers take to the field [Image 5 of 8]

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a field observation or fire direction exercise in an outdoor training environment. One soldier is pointing toward a distant target while others use binoculars to observe, and a green military communications or fire control device is positioned in the foreground. The scene suggests a coordinated observation post or forward observer training exercise.

    TORUń, POLAND

    11.03.2022

    Photo by Sgt. Gavin Ching 

    117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii)

    NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup Poland U.S. Soldiers assigned to Fist Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), alongside U.K. soldiers assigned to N Battery Eagle Troop, Royal Horse Artillery conduct call for fire support during a live fire exercise with U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bull Battery, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment in Toruń, Poland, Nov. 3, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Gavin K. Ching)

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    Date Taken: 11.03.2022
    Date Posted: 11.13.2022 10:26
    Photo ID: 7510849
    VIRIN: 221103-Z-JC891-1115
    Resolution: 6472x3635
    Size: 14.26 MB
    Location: TORUń, PL
    Web Views: 135
    Downloads: 11

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    A self-propelled artillery vehicle, consistent with an M109 Paladin howitzer, is positioned on a sandy, churned terrain during what appears to be a military exercise or training operation. The vehicle is painted in a desert tan/sand camouflage scheme and has its barrel extended horizontally. The background features a treeline with autumn foliage, suggesting a temperate European or North American training environment.
    A tan/desert-colored self-propelled howitzer, consistent with an M109 Paladin, is positioned on an open sandy terrain with its long barrel extended horizontally. The vehicle appears to be on a training exercise or operational deployment, situated in front of a dense treeline. The setting and vehicle coloring suggest a military exercise, possibly in a European environment.
    A military exercise or live-fire training event is depicted, showing a tracked self-propelled artillery vehicle firing a round, producing a large white smoke cloud. Several military wheeled vehicles are visible in the background on muddy terrain surrounded by a mixed deciduous and coniferous forest. The scene appears to take place in a temperate European-style environment during autumn.
    A military training or combat exercise scene showing multiple self-propelled artillery systems deployed across an open sandy terrain. At least two M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzers are visible, with one in the foreground and others in the background, with visible gun smoke indicating recent or active firing. A military utility vehicle (likely an LMTV or similar) is also present on the left side of the image.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a field observation or fire direction exercise in an outdoor training environment. One soldier is pointing toward a distant target while others use binoculars to observe, and a green military communications or fire control device is positioned in the foreground. The scene suggests a coordinated observation post or forward observer training exercise.
    A group of approximately six soldiers in MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniforms are positioned at what appears to be an observation post during a military exercise or operation. Several soldiers are using binoculars for observation while one communicates via radio handset, with a tactical radio unit visible in the foreground. Visible flag patches and NATO insignia suggest a multinational or British-led military context.
    The image shows at least two self-propelled artillery systems in a sandy, open training or exercise area. The foreground vehicle has just fired, as evidenced by visible smoke rising from the rear vehicle behind it and a projectile visible in the upper right of the frame. The setting appears to be a military training range surrounded by pine trees.
    The image shows two self-propelled artillery vehicles, appearing to be M109 Paladin howitzers, firing during what appears to be a military training exercise. A projectile or ejected shell casing is visibly airborne in the upper right portion of the frame, and a large smoke plume is emanating from the lead vehicle's barrel. The setting is an open sandy terrain with tree lines in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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    3-8 CAV

    Europe Command

    Enhanced Forward Presence

    Battlegroup Poland

    3rd Battalion; 8th Cavalry Regiment; NATO; BPTA

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    EUCOM
    USArmy
    VCorps
    StrongerTogether
    Atlantic Resolve
    FightAsOne

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