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    A Gate Between Hope and Hell, The Story of Lance Corporal Noah Smith [Image 5 of 6]

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    The image shows a security checkpoint at what appears to be an airport perimeter, with red-and-white striped concrete barriers in the foreground. Military tactical gear, backpacks, and firearms are piled on the ground near the barriers. Commercial aircraft and vehicles are visible in the background beyond the checkpoint gate.

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    08.20.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard 

    Marine Barracks Washington

    Gear belonging to U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Marine Division, rests behind a barricade at Hamid Karzai International Airport during Non-combatant Evacuation Operations in Kabul, Afghanistan, 2021. The photograph was captured prior to the attack at Abbey Gate while forces-maintained perimeter security at the airfield. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2021
    Date Posted: 08.06.2026 10:42
    Photo ID: 9838787
    VIRIN: 260729-M-XB565-2003
    Resolution: 4032x1816
    Size: 2.35 MB
    Location: KABUL, AF
    Web Views: 32
    Downloads: 0

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    A United States Marine Corps Sergeant stands at attention in dress blue uniform at what appears to be a formal military installation. The Marine displays multiple medals and ribbons on his left chest, indicating significant service accomplishments. The background features a brick building consistent with a military base or government facility.
    A United States Marine Corps service member stands at attention in dress blue uniform during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. The Marine is wearing the distinctive USMC dress blues with red piping, white cover (hat), and multiple medals and ribbons on his chest. An American flag is visible in the background along with a brick building consistent with a military installation.
    A large group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms pose for a group photograph at what appears to be a military installation or training facility. They are holding three flags: the Jordanian flag on the left, a unit/unofficial banner in the center, and the United States flag on the right. A blue sign in the background reads 'HIGH QUALITY AREA' in both Arabic and English, suggesting a location in Jordan.
    Five armed military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms pose in front of a concrete barrier and chain-link fence topped with concertina/razor wire. Behind the fence, a large crowd of civilians is visible. The ground in the foreground is littered with debris including plastic bottles, cardboard, and discarded items.
    The image shows a security checkpoint at what appears to be an airport perimeter, with red-and-white striped concrete barriers in the foreground. Military tactical gear, backpacks, and firearms are piled on the ground near the barriers. Commercial aircraft and vehicles are visible in the background beyond the checkpoint gate.
    The image shows a green notebook or journal with a jagged hole punched or torn through its cover. The hole has exposed the white inner layers of the cover material and reveals a reddish-brown surface beneath. Partial text is visible on the cover reading what appears to be 'DEFIANCE MOTHER NATURE' along with handwritten markings.

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