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    Paladin Howitzers fire rounds in support of ground troops [Image 8 of 8]

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    Three military personnel wearing protective helmets are working inside what appears to be a naval gun turret or artillery compartment. They are handling a large artillery round or projectile, with text visible on the shell reading 'ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE'. The interior space is cramped and filled with mechanical equipment, illuminated by warm artificial lighting.

    MOSUL, IRAQ

    03.29.2008

    Photo by Sgt. John Crosby 

    115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Chief of Section, Staff Sgt. Freddy Perdue confirms a 155mm Illumination round as Gunner, Spc. James Simpson and Cannoneer, Pfc. Brian Chandler standby to load the round into the breach and fire it from their M109A6 Paladin in Badoush Prison, just outside Mosul, March 29. These field artillerymen of Howitzer Battery, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, fire an average of three fire missions a night in support of ground troops in Iraq.

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    Date Taken: 03.29.2008
    Date Posted: 01.14.2012 10:17
    Photo ID: 82420
    VIRIN: 080329-A-3843C-401
    Resolution: 2464x1632
    Size: 1.11 MB
    Location: MOSUL, IQ
    Web Views: 288
    Downloads: 33

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    A military armored vehicle, likely a tank or self-propelled artillery piece, photographed at night under orange-tinted artificial lighting. The vehicle appears stationary and is viewed from a low angle, showing its tracked undercarriage and turret. Multiple antennas are visible extending from the vehicle, and background lights suggest a populated or base area nearby.
    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with the M109 Paladin series, is photographed at dusk or dawn in a desert/arid military installation. The vehicle is painted in a tan/desert camouflage scheme and is stationary on open ground. The moon is visible in the deep blue sky, and base lighting illuminates the background.
    A self-propelled artillery vehicle, consistent with an M109 Paladin howitzer, is parked at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation during dusk or dawn. The vehicle is painted in desert tan camouflage, suggesting deployment in an arid environment. The scene is dimly lit by the twilight sky and artificial lighting from a nearby guard post or entry control point.
    The image shows two self-propelled artillery vehicles parked on arid, flat terrain during twilight or dusk. The foreground vehicle appears to be an M109 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzer in desert tan camouflage, with a second similar tracked vehicle visible in the background. The scene is illuminated by warm orange ambient light from the setting sun contrasting with a blue sky.
    A self-propelled artillery piece is captured mid-fire during nighttime operations, producing a massive muzzle blast with intense white and orange flames. The vehicle appears to be an M109 Paladin or similar tracked self-propelled howitzer, illuminated dramatically by its own discharge. The surrounding terrain appears to be arid/desert ground, with what appears to be a barrier wall or HESCO barriers visible in the background.
    A tracked military self-propelled artillery vehicle is photographed at night with significant motion blur, suggesting the turret or gun barrel is rotating or the vehicle is in motion. The scene is illuminated by an orange artificial light source, casting a warm glow over the vehicle. Concrete barriers and distant city lights are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel wearing combat vehicle crewman (CVC) helmets with communications headsets are inside what appears to be a self-propelled artillery vehicle or tank interior. A large artillery round or projectile is visible in the foreground on a loading tray or autoloader mechanism. The interior is illuminated with warm artificial lighting, revealing various vehicle systems, panels, and equipment.
    Three military personnel wearing protective helmets are working inside what appears to be a naval gun turret or artillery compartment. They are handling a large artillery round or projectile, with text visible on the shell reading 'ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE'. The interior space is cramped and filled with mechanical equipment, illuminated by warm artificial lighting.

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