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    Michigan 1-119th FA completes Operation Summer Shield XII in Latvia

    Michigan 1-119th FA completes Operation Summer Shield XII in Latvia

    Story by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    A large military formation of soldiers in camouflage uniforms stands at attention during what appears to be a formal parade or ceremony. A central figure holds a red unit guidon/flag with gold fringe. Multiple large artillery pieces are visible in the background, along with birch trees and buildings.

    Michigan 1-119th FA completes Operation Summer Shield XII in Latvia

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    Michigan 1-119th FA and Latvian Land Forces Complete Operation Summer Shield XII Live Fire Exercise

    Michigan 1-119th FA and Latvian Land Forces Complete Operation Summer Shield XII Live Fire Exercise

    Video by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Military personnel are operating a large artillery piece, captured at the moment of firing with a visible muzzle blast and flame at the barrel. At least two distinct uniform patterns are visible — US Army MultiCam/OCP and what appears to be German Flecktarn camouflage — suggesting a multinational training exercise. The setting is an open, flat, sparsely vegetated field under an overcast sky.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvia Land Forces fire ‘firsts’ during Operation Summer Shield XII

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    A group of military personnel in mixed camouflage uniforms are working together to operate or position a large artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer or similar towed howitzer, in an open field training environment. The soldiers appear to represent at least two different nations based on their distinct camouflage patterns. The setting appears to be a military training exercise on flat, sparse terrain with a treeline visible in the background.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvia Land Forces fire ‘firsts’ during Operation Summer Shield XII

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working together to position or maneuver an artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer, on a sandy training ground. Multiple soldiers in US Army MultiCam/OCP uniforms are physically handling the barrel and trail of the howitzer, while additional personnel in different uniforms observe nearby. The setting appears to be a military training exercise at an outdoor range surrounded by conifer trees.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working together to set up or position what appears to be an M777 or similar towed artillery piece on sandy/muddy terrain. Several soldiers are physically handling a spade or trail component of the artillery system, with one individual in a different uniform (possibly a foreign military counterpart) assisting. A military tactical truck (likely a FMTV/LMTV) is visible in the background, suggesting a field exercise or deployment operation.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Two military personnel are working on what appears to be an artillery piece or towed weapon system. One soldier is in full combat gear including a helmet and body armor, while the other wears a tan/coyote brown fleece and beanie cap. The second individual appears to be operating or adjusting the weapon's sighting and breech mechanisms.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Four military personnel in mixed camouflage uniforms are collaboratively lifting or maneuvering a large green cylindrical object, likely a tube or barrel component of heavy equipment. At least two distinct camouflage patterns are visible — one consistent with US Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) and one consistent with German Bundeswehr Flecktarn pattern — suggesting a multinational military exercise or operation. The setting appears to be an outdoor military compound or training area.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working together to set up or position what appears to be an artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer or similar field gun. The soldiers are working in a forward operating area with military vehicles visible in the background. One individual wearing a tan fleece jacket and digital camouflage trousers, possibly a foreign military advisor or liaison, is assisting the predominantly US Army soldiers.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    A group of military personnel in mixed uniforms are gathered outdoors on a training ground. A soldier identified by name tape as 'MCALLISTER' in multicam/OCP uniform and helmet is kneeling and gesturing while holding a marking stake with orange and white tape, appearing to brief or instruct others. Surrounding personnel are wearing what appears to be Latvian digital camouflage uniforms, suggesting a multinational military training exercise.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Two military personnel are working together in a sandy outdoor area, examining a marked point on the ground near a red-and-white measuring/survey pole and an orange stake with white tape. One soldier is in full US Army multicam uniform with helmet and body armor, kneeling and holding a device. The second individual wears a digital camouflage uniform with a tan fleece top and beanie, leaning over to inspect the marked area.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live-fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Three military personnel are gathered on a sandy training ground, with two in U.S. Army multicam uniforms and one in a tan fleece jacket with digital camouflage pants bearing a name tag reading 'A. STREKNUVS'. They appear to be conducting a joint training exercise, focused on an object or tool being handled near the ground. An orange and black marker pole is visible in the foreground, and a concrete structure with trees is visible in the background.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

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    Military personnel are engaged in what appears to be a training exercise on a sandy, open ground near industrial or warehouse-style buildings. Several soldiers in multicam/camouflage uniforms are clustered around a marked area with orange and red-white striped poles and a rope/tape boundary, suggesting mine clearance or IED detection training. A blurred soldier in the foreground is in a prone or low position, also participating in the exercise.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

    Michigan National Guard

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    Two military personnel are working together in an outdoor area near a concrete structure, appearing to conduct a ground survey or lane-marking exercise. One soldier is in full US Army MultiCam/OCP uniform with helmet and body armor, while the second individual wears a tan fleece jacket with digital camouflage trousers, suggesting a multinational training exercise. They are handling measuring poles with orange-and-black marker stakes connected by white tape or cord.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

    Michigan National Guard

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    Military personnel in mixed uniforms are operating a large towed artillery piece, likely an M777 or M198 howitzer, on a sandy training ground. Soldiers wearing both standard multicam/OCP uniforms and Flecktarn (German camouflage) pattern uniforms are working together, suggesting a multinational training exercise. The activity appears to be emplacement or repositioning of the artillery system near a large industrial or military building.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

    Michigan National Guard

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    Three military personnel are gathered around what appears to be a crew-served weapon or artillery piece during what looks like a training or demonstration exercise. Two soldiers in US Army MultiCam/OCP uniforms flank a third individual wearing digital camouflage and a brown beanie, who is looking through an optical sight. A military tactical vehicle is visible in the background.

    Michigan National Guard and Latvian Land Forces sharpen artillery skills, prepare for live fire exercise

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Derryberry

    Michigan National Guard

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