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    Desert Observer LFX - DV Day [Image 12 of 14]

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    A military attack helicopter is captured mid-flight against a clear blue sky, actively firing a rocket or missile. A visible smoke trail extends from the launched projectile toward the right side of the frame. The image appears to document a live-fire exercise or combat operation.

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    02.17.2026

    Photo by Joseph Kumzak 

    401st Army Field Support Brigade

    A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache attack helicopter crew assigned to 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Shikra, engages a target with an AGM-114-R Hellfire missile during a live-fire exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 17, 2026. Joint live-fire exercises increase the ability of U.S. forces and multinational partners to operate seamlessly in a joint, high-intensity environment – improving readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Kumzak)

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    Date Taken: 02.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 08:46
    Photo ID: 9903190
    VIRIN: 260217-A-NG080-1039
    Resolution: 6892x4597
    Size: 5.96 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Web Views: 8
    Downloads: 3

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    A formation of M1 Abrams main battle tanks bearing United States flags is lined up in a desert environment. In the background, a rocket or missile system (likely an M270 MLRS or HIMARS) is visibly launching a projectile, leaving a smoke trail across the sky. The scene appears to depict a military exercise or demonstration in an arid, open terrain.
    A rocket or missile has been launched from a desert environment, leaving a visible smoke trail across the sky. A military launch vehicle is visible on the ground near the center-right of the image. Large plumes of smoke and dust surround the launch area against a partly cloudy sky.
    A formation of multiple M1 Abrams main battle tanks is arranged in a diagonal line in a desert environment. Each tank displays an American flag, and crew members are visible in the turret hatches. The formation appears to be a ceremonial or demonstration display, possibly during a military exercise or review.
    An aerial view of a U.S. Army M1 Abrams main battle tank moving at speed across a desert terrain, kicking up a dust cloud behind it. The tank is flying an American flag from its turret and appears to be in an active operational or training environment. The desert surface shows multiple vehicle track marks indicating prior activity in the area.
    A column of M1 Abrams main battle tanks advances across an open desert terrain in a wedge or echelon formation. Each tank displays a United States flag, and the vehicles are kicking up dust clouds as they move. The image appears to depict a U.S. Army armored unit conducting a desert training exercise or operational movement.
    Three American military tanks are advancing across a desert terrain in a line formation, with at least one tank visibly firing its main gun. In the background, multiple large fires produce thick black smoke columns rising into the sky, consistent with burning oil wells or ordnance detonations. Each tank displays a small American flag, indicating U.S. military affiliation.
    Two military tanks bearing American flags are operating in a desert environment, with one tank visibly firing its main gun producing a large muzzle blast. Multiple fires and columns of black smoke are visible in the background across the flat desert terrain. The scene appears to be a live-fire military exercise or combat operation.
    Three military tanks bearing American flags advance across a desert terrain in a line formation. The leftmost tank is firing its main gun, producing a visible muzzle blast. In the background, multiple large fires generate dense black smoke columns across the horizon.
    A U.S. Army M1 Abrams main battle tank is firing its main gun in a desert environment, producing a large muzzle blast fireball. An American flag is mounted on the rear of the tank. The scene appears to be a live-fire training exercise or demonstration in an arid, sandy terrain.
    An M1 Abrams main battle tank is firing its main gun in a desert environment, producing a large muzzle blast with orange and yellow flames. The tank displays an American flag on its rear and bears visible unit markings. The image appears to document a live-fire exercise or combat operation in an arid, sandy terrain.
    Two military attack helicopters are flying in formation against a clear blue sky. Both aircraft appear to be AH-64 Apache helicopters based on their distinctive tandem cockpit configuration, stub wings, and nose-mounted sensor systems. The foreground helicopter is in sharp focus while the background helicopter shows motion blur, suggesting high-speed flight.
    A military attack helicopter is captured mid-flight against a clear blue sky, actively firing a rocket or missile. A visible smoke trail extends from the launched projectile toward the right side of the frame. The image appears to document a live-fire exercise or combat operation.
    A military attack helicopter is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The helicopter appears to be actively firing a weapon, as evidenced by visible muzzle flash and smoke/exhaust cloud near the front of the aircraft. Debris or spent casings are visible falling below the aircraft.
    A military attack helicopter, consistent with an AH-64 Apache design, is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The helicopter appears to be actively firing its weapons system, as evidenced by a visible smoke plume and debris/projectiles falling below the aircraft. The image is captured from a ground-level perspective looking upward.

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    live-fire exercise
    1st Theater Sustainment Command
    Hellfire Missile
    Department of Defense (DoD)
    U.S. Army
    Apache

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