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    Two military personnel wearing MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) gear in a desert training environment. Both individuals are dressed in woodland camouflage CBRN protective suits, with at least one wearing a full-face gas mask (appears to be an M40-series mask). They appear to be engaged in a buddy-check or assistance drill, with one helping the other with equipment.

    FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.06.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Victor F Perez Vargas 

    Fort Irwin Operations Group

    U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, 314th Chemical Engineer Company, 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division conduct decontamination operations during Rotation 26-08 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif, June 7, 2026. Rotations at the National Training Center ensure Army Brigade Combat Teams remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Perez Vargas)

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2026
    Date Posted: 07.04.2026 01:11
    Photo ID: 9768719
    VIRIN: 260607-A-GG011-1137
    Resolution: 2706x1804
    Size: 1.01 MB
    Location: FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, US
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