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    U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams Tank Fires Main Gun During Live-Fire Exercise [Image 1 of 3]

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    An M1 Abrams main battle tank painted in desert tan is firing its main gun, producing a large orange muzzle blast. The tank is marked with the number '13' and the name 'COOKIE MONSTER' on the gun barrel. The scene takes place on a dirt training range with a forested hillside and blue sky in the background.

    NOVO SELO, BULGARIA

    08.01.2026

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    U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea

    An M1A2 Abrams main battle tank , fires its 120mm smoothbore cannon during a live-fire exercise, producing a large muzzle blast and fireball in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 07:23
    Photo ID: 9884884
    VIRIN: 260802-O-QQ286-1420
    Resolution: 1600x839
    Size: 443.72 KB
    Location: NOVO SELO, BG
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    An M1 Abrams main battle tank painted in desert tan is firing its main gun, producing a large orange muzzle blast. The tank is marked with the number '13' and the name 'COOKIE MONSTER' on the gun barrel. The scene takes place on a dirt training range with a forested hillside and blue sky in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place on a paved parade ground, likely a change of command or unit activation/deactivation ceremony. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms are participating in a flag transfer ritual, with a blue flag (appearing to be a NATO flag) being passed between personnel. A formation of troops stands at attention under a tent canopy in the background, with multiple national flags visible including what appears to be the Bulgarian flag.
    Three men are posing together for a formal photograph in an indoor setting. One man is wearing a U.S. Army dress uniform with visible rank insignia, medals, and unit patches, while the other two are in civilian attire. They are standing in front of a landscape painting on a beige wall.

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