The British bombed our wonderful Autobahn:
Aftermath of planned detonation of British WW2 bomb that could not be defused (Autobahn A3 near Offenbach)
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Armored recovery vehicle 1 (ARV-1 "Object 608") Created based on the chassis of the main tank T-72. (Wikipedia)
Thank you all.
1/2 Bravo Company Security Patrol
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company 1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment
prepare a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle for a security patrol
aboard Camp Leatherneck Helmand province Afghanistan on Aug. 7 2014.
Patrols are conducted to disrupt enemy operations against the
Bastion-Leatherneck Complex. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.
John A. Martinez Jr. / Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Pullen 1st Battalion 2d Marine
Regiment Battalion Sgt. Maj. maneuvers up to a compound during a
security patrol in Nad Ali Helmand province Afghanistan on Aug. 7 2014.
Patrols are conducted to disrupt enemy operations against the
Bastion-Leatherneck Complex. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.
John A. Martinez Jr. / Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Travis Adkins a section leader with Bravo
Company 1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment observes the surrounding area
near a possible enemy firing position during a security patrol in Nad
Ali Helmand province Afghanistan on Aug. 7 2014. Patrols are conducted
to disrupt enemy operations against the Bastion-Leatherneck Complex.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. /
Released)
A full moon shines over U.S. Marines with Bravo Company 1st
Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment as they prepare mine-resistant
ambush-protected vehicles for a security patrol aboard Camp Leatherneck
Helmand province Afghanistan on Aug. 11 2014. Patrols are conducted to
disrupt enemy operations against the Bastion-Leatherneck Complex.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. /
Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Travis Adkins a section leader with Bravo
Company 1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment searches for possible
improvised explosive devise materials during a security patrol in Nad
Ali Helmand province Afghanistan on August 11 2014. Patrols are
conducted to disrupt enemy operations against the Bastion-Leatherneck
Complex. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. /
Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bo Baker a rifleman with Bravo Company 1st
Battalion 2d Marine Regiment hands out candy to local children during a
security patrol in Nad Ali Helmand province Afghanistan on August 11
2014. Patrols are conducted to disrupt enemy operations against the
Bastion- Leatherneck Complex. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.
John A. Martinez Jr. / Released)
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Patrick Ford a Bravo Company platoon
commander with 1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment patrols towards his
Marines during a security patrol in Nad Ali Helmand province Afghanistan
on August 11 2014. Patrols are conducted to disrupt enemy operations
against the Bastion- Leatherneck Complex. (Official U.S. Marine Corps
photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. / Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel Nabholz a Bravo Company joint fires
observer with 1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment adjusts his microphone
to talk to air support during a security patrol in Nad Ali Helmand
province Afghanistan on August 11 2014. Patrols are conducted to disrupt
enemy operations against the Bastion-Leatherneck Complex. (Official
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. / Released)
U.S. Marines 1st Lt. Patrick Ford (Right) Bravo Company platoon
commander Cpl. Kevin Midgley (Center) a machine gunner and Cpl. David
Calle a vehicle commander all with Bravo Company 1st Battalion 2d Marine
Regiment observe surrounding compounds during a security patrol in Nad
Ali Helmand province Afghanistan on August 11 2014. Patrols are
conducted to disrupt enemy operations against the Bastion- Leatherneck
Complex. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. /
Released)
In-air refueling mission
Maj. Jeff Ballenski 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
KC-135 Stratotanker pilot inspects the aircraft wheels during a
pre-flight inspection Aug. 16 2014 Al Udeid Air Base Qatar. Ballenski a
Loveland Colo. native is deployed from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing
McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. The KC-135 provides the core aerial
refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in
this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
Vernon Young Jr.)
An U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the 303rd
Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Bagram Air Field Afghanistan peels away
after being in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over Eastern
Afghanistan August 16 2014. The A-10's maneuverability at slow speeds
and low altitude has made it one of the most utilized aircraft for close
air support throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the 303rd Expeditionary
Fighter Squadron Bagram Air Field Afghanistan peels away after being
in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over Eastern Afghanistan Aug.
16 2014. The A-10's maneuverability at slow speeds and low altitude has
made it one of the most utilized aircraft for close air support
throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the 303rd Expeditionary
Fighter Squadron Bagram Air Field Afghanistan peels away after being
in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over Eastern Afghanistan Aug.
16 2014. The A-10's maneuverability at slow speeds and low altitude has
made it one of the most utilized aircraft for close air support
throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
Maj. Jeff Ballenski and 1st Lt. Nicholas Hoogervorst 340th
Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots fly a
KC-135 Stratotanker during an in-air refueling mission over Eastern
Afghanistan Aug. 16 2014. Ballenski is a Loveland Colo. native and
Hoogervorsts hometown is Phoenix Ariz. both are deployed from the 22nd
Air Refueling Wing McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
Koolendong heightens Scout Sniper�s precision shooting
Marines with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine
Regiment sight down range with their M40 A5 sniper rifles as a part an
unknown distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw Field
Training Area Northern Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong
14. The range focused on increasing scout sniper's long range precision
firing capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with the M40 A5
M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The battalion is currently deployed in part
of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational deployment of
U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with
their Australian allies and improves interoperability with their
forces. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./ Released)
Lance Cpl. Mina S. Gadelkarim engages upon targets using a M107
.50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle as part of an unknown
distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area
Northern Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range
focused on increasing scout sniper's long range precision firing
capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110
SASS and the M107 SASR. The SASR is used as an anti-material weapon
which can shoot effectively from up to 1000 meters away. Marines are
with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are
currently deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The
rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined
training opportunity with their Australian allies and improves
interoperability with their forces. Gadelkarim a Campbell Texas native
is a rifleman assigned to the platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl.
Joey S. Holeman Jr./ Released)
Sgt. Tyler J. Fox spots targets down range in preparation of an
unknown distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw Field
Training Area Northern Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong
14. The range focused on increasing the scout sniper's long range
precision firing capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with
the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The Marines are with Scout
Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are currently
deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational
deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined training
opportunity with our Australian allies and improves interoperability
with our forces. Fox a Winamac Indiana native is a scout sniper and
chief scout for the platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S.
Holeman Jr./ Released)
Marines with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine
Regiment sight down range with their M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Systems
as a part an unknown distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw
Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia during Exercise
Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing scout sniper's long range
precision firing capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with
the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The battalion is currently
deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational
deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined training
opportunity with their Australian allies and improves interoperability
with their forces. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman
Jr./Released)
Sgt. Tyler J. Fox left spots targets down range in preparation
for an unknown distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw Field
Training Area Northern Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong
14. The range focused on increasing scout sniper's long range precision
firing capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with the M40 A5
M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The Marines are with Scout Sniper Platoon
1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are currently deployed in part of
the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S.
Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with our
Australian allies and improves interoperability with our forces. Fox a
Winamac Indiana native is a scout sniper and chief scout for the
platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./
Released)
Marines with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine
Regiment sight down range with their M40 A5 sniper rifles and M110
Semi-Automatic Sniper System as a part an unknown distance qualification
range August 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory
Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing
scout sniper's long range precision firing capabilities. The Marines
challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The
battalion is currently deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force
Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an
unprecedented combined training opportunity with their Australian allies
and improves interoperability with their forces. (Marine Corps Photo by
Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./ Released)
Cpl. Michael E. Monk fires a M40 A5 bolt action sniper rifle down
range as part of an unknown distance qualification range August 18 at
Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia during
Exercise Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing scout sniper's
long range precision firing capabilities. The Marines challenged
themselves with the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The Marines are
with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are
currently deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The
rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined
training opportunity with our Australian allies and improves
interoperability with our forces. Monk a Palmdale California native is a
rifleman assigned to Scout Sniper Platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance
Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./ Released)
Lance Cpl. Mina S. Gadelkarim left spots targets for 1st Lt.
Jacob A. Zalewski as he engages targets with his M110 Semi-Automatic
Sniper System as part of an unknown distance qualification range August
18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia during
Exercise Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing scout sniper's
long range precision firing capabilities. The Marines challenged
themselves with the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. Marines are with
Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are
currently deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The
rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined
training opportunity with their Australian allies and improves
interoperability with their forces. Zalewski a Phoneix Arizona native is
the Scout Sniper Platoon commander. Gadelkarim a Campbell Texas native
is a rifleman assigned with the platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance
Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./ Released)
Lance Cpl. Taymullah B. Ameen sights in down range using a M40 A5
bolt action sniper rifle in part of an unknown distance qualification
range August 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory
Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing
scout sniper's long range precision firing capabilities. The Marines
challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The
Marines are with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment
and are currently deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force
Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an
unprecedented combined training opportunity with our Australian allies
and improves interoperability with our forces. Ameen a Chicago Illinois
native is a mortarman assigned with the platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by
Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./ Released)
Cpl. Cruz A. Nunez right spots targets for Cpl. Jarrod L. Henry
as he engages targets with his M40 A5 sniper rifle as part of an unknown
distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area
Northern Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range
focused on increasing scout sniper's long range precision firing
capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110
SASS and the M107 SASR. Marines are with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st
Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are currently deployed in part of the
Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S.
Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with
their Australian allies and improves interoperability with their forces.
Nunez a Greeley Colorado native is a scout sniper assigned to the
platoon. Henry a Potterville Michigan native is a mortarman assigned to
the platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./
Released)
In order to quickly reengage his target Lance Cpl. Taymullah B.
Ameen unloads a round out of his M40 A5 bolt action sniper rifle as a
part of an unknown distance qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw
Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia during Exercise
Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing scout sniper's long range
precision firing capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with
the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The Marines are with Scout
Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are currently
deployed in part of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational
deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined training
opportunity with our Australian allies and improves interoperability
with our forces. Ameen a Chicago Illinois native is a mortarman assigned
with the platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman
Jr./ Released)
Lance Cpl. Mina S. Gadelkarim sights in down range using a M107
.50-caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle as part of an unknown
distance qualification range Aug. 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area
Northern Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range
focused on increasing scout sniper's long range precision firing
capabilities. The Marines challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110
SASS and the M107 SASR. Marines are with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st
Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are currently deployed in part of the
Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S.
Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with
their Australian allies and improves interoperability with thier forces.
Gadelkarim a Campbell Texas native is a rifleman assigned to the
platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./
Released)
Sgt. Tyler J. Fox adjusts his M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System's
wind and elevation knobs in preparation of an unknown distance
qualification range August 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern
Territory Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range focused on
increasing scout sniper's long range precision firing capabilities. The
Marines challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107
SASR. The Marines are with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st Battalion 5th Marine
Regiment and are currently deployed in part of the Marine Rotational
Force Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an
unprecedented combined training opportunity with our Australian allies
and improves interoperability with our forces. Fox a Winamac Indiana
native is a scout sniper with the battalion and chief scout for the
platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./
Released)
Lance Cpl. Mina S. Gadelkarim fires a M107 .50 Caliber Special
Application Scoped Rifle as part of an unknown distance qualification
range August 18 at Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory
Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14. The range focused on increasing
scout sniper's long range precision firing capabilities. The Marines
challenged themselves with the M40 A5 M110 SASS and the M107 SASR. The
SASR is used as an anti-material weapon which can shoot effectively from
up to 1000 meters away. Marines are with Scout Sniper Platoon 1st
Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and are currently deployed in part of the
Marine Rotational Force Darwin. The rotational deployment of U.S.
Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with
their Australian allies and improves interoperability with their forces.
Gadelkarim a Campbell Texas native is a rifleman assigned to the
platoon. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman Jr./
Released)
Marines rock Exercise Heavy Metal 2014
Marines with 1st Battalion 24th Marine Regiment form a line after
exiting the back of an assault amphibious vehicle during an assault on a
simulated enemy town Aug. 17 2014 aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. during
exercise Heavy Metal 14. Throughout the exercise infantry units trained
alongside AAVs to become familiar with its movements and capabilities.
Marines with 1st Battalion 24th Marine Regiment patrol near the
tree line while conducting an assault on a simulated enemy town Aug. 17
2014 aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. during exercise Heavy Metal 14. During
the assault infantry units moved from house-to-house clearing them of
all enemy forces.
An M1A1 Abrams tank with 4th Tank Battalion takes a defensive
position while conducting an assault on a simulated enemy town Aug. 17
2014 aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. during exercise Heavy Metal 14. The tanks
maneuvered with infantry units to capture key locations throughout the
city.
Marines with 1st Battalion 24th Marine Regiment conduct an
assault on a simulated enemy town Aug. 17 2014 aboard Camp Lejeune N.C.
during exercise Heavy Metal 14. During the assault infantrymen moved
from house-to-house clearing them of all simulated enemy forces.
Simultaneously tanks and armored vehicles moved alongside them through
the streets during the combined arms attack.
An M1A1 Abrams tank with 4th Tank Battalion takes a defensive
position while conducting an assault on a simulated enemy town Aug. 17
2014 aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. during exercise Heavy Metal 14. The tanks
maneuvered with infantry units to capture key locations throughout the
city.
Marines with 1st Battalion 24th Marine Regiment move down a road
while the street is covered by an M1A1 Abrams tank during an assault on a
simulated enemy town Aug. 17 2014 aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. during
exercise Heavy Metal 14. As the assault continued instructors and safety
personnel would point out a Marine to play the role of a wounded
casualty to assess the team's casualty evacuation performance.
I am not envious of those dudes conducting training exercises in
MOPP suits and combat loads in 100+ degree heat. Poor guys man. At least
Barstow (and In N Out) is 25 minutes from that horrible installation.
Relampago is a combined air cooperation engagement with the
Republic of Colombia. One hundred Airmen and six F-16s are
participating in the first major joint-air training opportunity under
the auspices of the South Carolina National Guard's State Partnership
Program with the country of Colombia. (U.S. Air National Guard photos
by Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago/Released)
Relampago is a combined air cooperation engagement with the
Republic of Colombia. One hundred Airmen and six F-16s are
participating in the first major joint-air training opportunity under
the auspices of the South Carolina National Guard's State Partnership
Program with the country of Colombia.
An Abrams M1A1 Tank and its crew of 1st Cavalry Regiment Soldiers
plows through thick dusty roads at the Orchard Training Center Idaho
during tank maneuver engagement training for the 3rd Battalion 116th
Heavy Brigade Combat Team Aug. 20.
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