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    Paladin Howitzers fire rounds in support of ground troops [Image 2 of 4]

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    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with an M109 Paladin, is parked at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation during twilight hours. The vehicle is painted in desert tan camouflage, suggesting deployment in an arid environment. The scene is dimly lit by the fading sky and a single artificial light source visible in the background.

    MOSUL, IRAQ

    03.28.2008

    Photo by Sgt. John Crosby 

    115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    An M109A6 Paladin rests overwatching Badoush prison, just outside of Mosul, Iraq, March 28. The Howitzer belongs to Howitzer Battery, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas. The Battery fires an average of three fire missions a night.

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    Date Taken: 03.28.2008
    Date Posted: 02.01.2012 11:06
    Photo ID: 83128
    VIRIN: 080328-A-3843C-159
    Resolution: 2464x1382
    Size: 964.68 KB
    Location: MOSUL, IQ
    Web Views: 247
    Downloads: 32

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    A self-propelled artillery vehicle, consistent with an M109 Paladin howitzer, is photographed at dusk or dawn in a desert/arid environment. The vehicle is painted in a tan/desert camouflage scheme and is stationary on open ground with a military installation visible in the background. The moon is clearly visible in the deep blue twilight sky above.
    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with an M109 Paladin, is parked at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation during twilight hours. The vehicle is painted in desert tan camouflage, suggesting deployment in an arid environment. The scene is dimly lit by the fading sky and a single artificial light source visible in the background.
    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 in a desert environment. The muzzle flash dramatically illuminates the surrounding terrain and smoke cloud.
    Three military personnel wearing helmets are working inside what appears to be a naval gun turret or artillery compartment. They are handling a large artillery shell or projectile marked with 'ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE' text. The interior is dimly lit with warm orange lighting, suggesting an operational environment aboard a warship.

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