Today's Pics! Friday, September 4th, 2009

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With the M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carriers in support Australian troops assault during EX CHONG JU held at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090904/20090903adf8185016_0038.jpg)

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An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle provides flank support as the Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tanks take up the fight during a simulated battlefield attack as part of EX CHONG JU. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090904/20090903adf8185016_0086.jpg)

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After destroying the enemy, Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tanks cover their withdrawal with smoke during a simulated battlefield attack during EX CHONG JU. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090904/20090903adf8185016_0110.jpg)

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An Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank takes up its position as soldiers from the School of Armour prepare to assault the battlefield during a training run as part of EX CHONG JU. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090904/20090903adf8185016_0121.jpg)

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“Bombs away” as a Royal Australian Air Force F-111 fighter bomber releases its payload on the battlefield during a simulated attack as part of EX CHONG JU. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090904/20090903adf8185016_0132.jpg)

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An Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank moves into attack position during a combat team combined arms attack as part of EX CHONG JU. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090904/20090903adf8185016_0177.jpg)

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The International Stabilisation Force shooting team competes against the East Timor Defence Force during the Independence Day Combined Shooting Competition at Metinaro Range. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904a/20090827adf8144078_141.jpg)

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Corporal Christian Schutt sprints to the shooting mound during the Independence Day Combined Shooting Competition between the East Timor Defence Force, East Timor National Police Force and the International Stabilisation Force. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904a/20090827adf8144078_197.jpg)

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Gathered together at the completion of the Independence Day Combined Shooting Competition in Metinaro are personnel from the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL), the East Timor National Police Force (PNTL) and the International Stabilisation Force (ISF). www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904a/20090827adf8144078_252.jpg)

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(L-R) Timor-Leste Battle Group VI Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel David Smith, talks with East Timor Defence Force Commander of Small Arms Training, Belo Demaso, unknown East Timor National Police Training Instructor and East Timor National Police Commissioiner Longuinhos Monteiro, at the Independence Day Combined Shooting Competition held at Metinaro, East Timor. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904a/20090827adf8144078_266.jpg)

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Royal Australian Air Force Dental Hygienist Corporal Diane Beningfield conducts Subject Matter Expert Exchange program with local I-Kiribati dental hygienists at a hospital during PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009.
Corporal Diane Beningfield, from RAAF Base Tindal, has been providing theoretical and practical instruction to her host nation counterparts in cleanings, fillings, hygiene and patient care. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/pp09/gallery/20090904/20090903adf_Rago_Kir11.jpg)

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Royal Australian Navy Medical Officer Lieutenant Ian Traise pauses for a minute with some locals and His Excellency Mr Brett Aldam Australian High Commissioner to Kiribati during another busy day at the expeditionary medical clinic in Kiribati during humanitarian civic assistance mission PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/pp09/gallery/20090904/20090903adf_Rago_Kir5.jpg)

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Deputy Commander Captain Shaub and Mission Commander Captain Cully from US Navy’s PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009 walk alongside Landing Craft Heavy Captains Lieutenant Cam Hooper and Lieutenant Commander Damien Munchenberg to a thank you ceremony for the Landing Craft Crews in the Solomon Islands.
HMA Ships BETANO and WEWAK participated in the Tonga and Solomon Islands legs of the US sponsored humanitarian civic assistance mission in August 2009 providing vital ship to shore support and traveling on expeditionary medical projects to remote locations. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/pp09/gallery/20090904/20090903adf_Rago_LCH11.jpg)

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The crews of Royal Australian Navy Landing Craft Heavy HMAS BETANO and HMAS WEWAK receive a formal thank you from PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009 Mission Commander Captain Andrew Cully, US Navy in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The crews were proud to serve on the worthy humanitarian civic assistance mission. The US Navy were hounored to work with the Australian Navy and grateful for the vital support the provided to the mission. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/pp09/gallery/20090904/20090903adf_Rago_LCH14.jpg)

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Commanding Officer of Landing Craft Heavy HMAS BETANO, Lieutenant William Hooper RAN, receives a "Thankyou" frame from PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP Mission Commander Captain Andrew Cully on behalf of his crew at a farewell ceremony for HMA Ships BETANO and WEWAK in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
BETANO and WEWAK worked closely with the US Navy on the humanitarian civic assistance mission providing vital ship to shore support for USNS RICHRD.E.BYRD and undertaking expeditionary medical programs. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/pp09/gallery/20090904/20090903adf_Rago_LCH15.jpg)

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Royal Australian Navy Seaman Officer Lieutenant Commander Scott Dixon makes some new friends in Kiribati during PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009.
Lieutenant Commander Dixon is leader of one of the Advance Teams for Tonga and Kiribati, representing the US Navy Mission Commander in preparing and organizing mission requirements in advance of the arrival of the mission’s enabling platform USNS RICHARD.E.BYRD. Lieutenant Commander Dixon is an exchange Officer with US Navy working at Amphibious Squadron ONE and living in San Diego with his young family. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/pp09/gallery/20090904/20090903adf_Rago_PC1.jpg)

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Timor-Leste Battle Group VI Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel David Smith talks with retired General Peter Cosgrove at the 10th Anniversary of Popular Consultation awards ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Dili. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904/20090830adf8144078_228.jpg)

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The Timor-Leste Medal of Merit. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904/20090830adf8144078_232.jpg)

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International Stabilisation Force, Timor-Leste Battle Group VI Second-in-Command Major Dan Gosling is presented with the Timor-Leste Medal of Merit by the East Timor President, His Excellency, Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, during the 10th Anniversary of Popular Consultation Awards Ceremony held at the New Presidential Palace in Dili. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904/20090830adf8144078_263.jpg)

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(L-R) The International Stabilisation Force bike team competing in the Tour de Timor Mountain Bike race are Charlie Company 2IC Captain Lee Galbraith, Officer in Command of Charlie Company, Timor-Leste Battle Group VI, Major Malcolm Beck, and Lieutenant Craig Armitage. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904b/20090824adf8144078_014.jpg)

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Eager to finish, International Stabilisation Force, Timor-Leste Battle Group VI, Major Malcome Beck, powers home to complete the final leg of the Tour de Timor mountain bike race in Dili, East Timor. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904b/20090828adf8144078_016.jpg)

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International Stabilisation Force Medical staff assist a rider at the completion of the Tour de Timor mountain bike race. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/0904b/20090828adf8144078_024.jpg)

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Members of HMAS KANIMBLA's ships company meet with the locals at the Madang Catholic Church, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090830ran8484535_004.jpg)

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Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Amy Beaston, took some time out to talk to some of the local girls from Madang, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090830ran8484535_008.jpg)

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Lieutenant Commander Martin Taririn of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, walks around Madang, to show some members of HMAS KANIMBLA's ships company the sights, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009 www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090830ran8484535_009.jpg)

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Members of ships company and Australian Task Group, on the palm lined shores of Madang, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090830ran8484535_011.jpg)

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Signalman Timothy Stoyles from 17 Signal Regiment, shows some of the local boys how to putt, on the greens of Madang, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009 www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090830ran8484535_013.jpg)

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Captain Jessica Cordy, taking a joy flight in an A25 Black Hawk, from HMAS KANIMBLA to Madang air port and back. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090831ran8484535_002.jpg)

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Looking down on some of the houses that populate the shore line of Madang, from an A25 Black Hawk as it transits from HMAS KANIMBLA to Madang Airport. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903a/20090831ran8484535_005.jpg)

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Aircraftman Scott Marshall, a Security Police trainee, Sarah Lewis (left) and Mikaela Stephens (right) both of Ipswich Girls Grammar, enjoy a cuddle from the RAAF’s Belgian Malanois puppies Glory (left) and Gambit (right), at the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0004.jpg)

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The RAAF Security Police Dog Handlers and their dogs put on a display of their capabilities, at the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0014.jpg)

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At the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley, the Fire and Rescue Section of No. 382 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron put on a display to demonstrate their technical capabilities of fighting an aircraft fire. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0047.jpg)

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Councillor for division 6 of Ipswich, Cheryl Bromage, with Airfield Defence Guards Leading Aircraftman Andrew Walker (right) and Leading Aircraftman Christopher Gould (left) both of the No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron, at the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0058.jpg)

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Leading Aircraftman Glen Hargreaves, of No. 382 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, demonstrates to Ipswich High School students Samantha Craik (left) and Ellen Schurmann (right) the F111 static display, at the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0088.jpg)

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Leading Aircraftman Bresnehan, a fire fighter from No. 382 Expeditonary Combat Support Squadron, demonstrates the technique of using the fire hose for Ipswich High School students Brent Middis (left) and Taylor McKay (right), at the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0107.jpg)

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Leading Aircraftman Mark Shakes, a Communications Information System Controller at No. 382 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron and Warrant Officer Owen Smith, the Base Safety Officer at No.382 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, give out some show bags to the students of Ipswich State High School, at the Mass School Program, RAAF Base Amberley. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903/20090827raaf8540677_0127.jpg)

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The funeral service for Pilot Officer Robert Carver at St Luke’s church Toowoomba, QLD. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903d/20090903adf8114832_005.jpg)

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(L to R) Nicole Carver, Adam Carver (Nephew), Bill Carver (Brother), Suzanna Carver, Group Captain Guy Burton, Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer John J Millar, Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin AM, Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon John Faulkner. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903d/20090903adf8114832_008.jpg)

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Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer John J Millar, Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin AM and Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon John Faulkner. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903d/20090903adf8114832_012.jpg)

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A Royal Australian Air Force Bearer Party carry Pilot Officer Robert Carver’s coffin from St Luke’s Anglican Church after the funeral in Toowoomba, QLD. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903d/20090903adf8114832_004.jpg)

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Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin AM presents the Royal Australian Air Force Ensign to Pilot Officer Robert Carver’s family after the funeral service at St Luke’s Anglican Church Toowoomba, QLD. www.defence.gov.au hires (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Sep/20090903d/20090903adf8114832_001.jpg)

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Observation of the Blue Line. Lebanon: deployment exercise Franco-Lebanese(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema Observation de la Blue Line. Liban : exercice de déploiement franco-libanais

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AMX 10P(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema AMX 10P

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An AMX 10P on the heights(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema Un AMX 10P sur les hauteurs

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Securing route. Afghanistan: "Operation Sand Storm"(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema Sécurisation des itinéraires. Afghanistan : Opération "Sand storm"

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Progress towards the village of Tatarkheyl(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema Progression vers le village de Tatarkheyl

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Reconnaissance of an axis by the engineering(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema Reconnaissance d'un axe par le génie

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Distribution of supplies(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/ema Distribution de fournitures

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Hervé Morin, Minister of Defense, announced the order of 332 armored infantry fighting (VBCI) in favor of the Army.(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/dga Hervé Morin, ministre de la Défense, annonce la commande de 332 véhicules blindés de combat d'infanterie (VBCI) au profit de l'armée de Terre.

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Deposit of the wreath by the staff of the 31st RG (Credits: 31st RG). Two years after the death of Chief Warrant Officer Lalloyeau in southern Lebanon, his comrades were gathered in his honor to inaugurate a plaque in Naqoura.(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/terre Dépot de la gerbe de fleurs par le personnel du 31e RG (Crédits : 31e RG). Deux ans après le décès de l’adjudant chef Lalloyeau au Sud-Liban, ses frères d’armes ont tenu à lui rendre hommage en inaugurant une plaque commémorative à Naqoura.

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The Patrouille de France continues its international tour in Quebec(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/air La Patrouille de France poursuit sa tournée internationale au Québec

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The Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CEMA) British, was received Thursday, September 3, 2009 by his French counterpart General Jean-Paul Paloméros. The ACM Dalton succeeded ACM Sir Glenn Torpy since July 31 last.(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/air L’Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sir Stephen Dalton, chef d’état-major de l’armée de l’air (CEMAA) britannique, a été reçu jeudi 3 septembre 2009 par son homologue français le général Jean-Paul Paloméros. L’ACM Dalton a succédé à l’ACM Sir Glenn Torpy depuis le 31 juillet dernier.

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A smallboat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Bear pulls alongside to transfer bales of cocaine and four suspected smugglers to the ship. (Coast Guard photo)

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Bales of cocaine onboard a Coast Guard Cutter Bear smallboat. Forty-six bales of cocaine were intercepted, totaling 2,300 pounds. (Coast Guard photo)

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A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew flies over a go-fast off Panama Tuesday morning. The go-fast crew jettisoned 46 bales of cocaine and set their vessel on fire in an attempt to destroy evidence. (Coast Guard photo)

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Lance Corporal Richard Brandon, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers [Picture: via MOD] www.mod.uk
Lance Corporal Richard James Brandon killed in Afghanistan
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Richard James Brandon of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) was killed in Afghanistan on 2 September 2009.

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Corporal Gareth Hughes shows off his uniform which was ripped apart by a Taliban bullet [Picture: courtesy of Derby Telegraph] www.mod.uk
Wounded RAF corporal vows to return to Afghanistan
An RAF Police corporal, who was recently shot during an ambush in the Lashkar Gah area of Afghanistan, has vowed to return as soon as possible to his job of mentoring the Afghan National Police.

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Soldiers help themselves to lunch in the new Forward Operating Base [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2009] www.mod.uk
New FOB improves conditions for troops in Nad e-Ali
A brand new, purpose-built Forward Operating Base (FOB) has been built in one of the most isolated regions of Helmand, giving British soldiers in the area much better living conditions than they had previously.

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Captain Lee Loxley from 33 Armoured Engineer Squadron making use of the new washing facilities [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2009] www.mod.uk

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The dining facility at Forward Operating Base Shawqat [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2009] www.mod.uk

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HMS Daring undertakes ammunition trials
HMS Daring, the Royal Navy's newest and most powerful warship, made her first visit to Marchwood military port in Southampton this week for ammunition handling and loading trials.

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The wheat seed distribution site in Sangin district centre which was secured by the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2009] www.mod.uk
Opium cultivation drops a third in Helmand
Opium cultivation has dropped over the last year by a third in Helmand province according to the United Nations who have attributed this to, amongst other things, the UK-backed food zones supported by British troops.

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Afghan elders examine lists of local farmers requiring wheat seed to ensure its fair distribution [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2009] www.mod.uk

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U.S. Forest Service firefighters and law enforcement officials investigate the ignition point of the Station Fire on Angeles Crest Highway September 2, 2009 in La Canada Flintridge, California. Fire officials said that the deadly 140,000 acre Station Fire was human caused. The fire, now 22 percent contained, has destroyed over 70 structures and has forced thousands of evacuations as as several thousand homes are continue to be threatened. Two firefighters were also killed on Sunday trying to save an inmate fire-crew camp on Mount Gleason. ***** Images

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An Israeli soldier pushes away a foreign activist who arrived to protest the demolition of a man-made reservoir on a Palestinian farm near the West Bank city of Hebron September 3, 2009. According to a spokesperson for Israel's Civil Administration, the reservoir was destroyed on Thursday as part of a routine law enforcement operation aimed at curbing the theft of water from surrounding communities. *******

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Israeli border police return an identity card to a Palestinian woman prevented from crossing an Israeli checkpoint because she is under age, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem to attend prayers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, on the second Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Sept. 4, 2009. Israel loosened restrictions governing who can enter Jerusalem from the West Bank to allow Palestinian men over 50 and women over 45 to enter, as well as Palestinians with special permits. Under usual Israeli restrictions, only Palestinians with permits are allowed to enter Jerusalem from the West Bank. AP Photo

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Israeli soldiers stand guard as Palestinian Muslim worshippers wait to cross through the West Bank checkpoint of Qalandia into Jerusalem to attend the second Ramadan Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque in the old city on September 4, 2009. Thousands of faithful Palestinians are expected to throng the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's old city to perform the second Friday prayers of Ramadan. ***** Images

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A plainclothes policeman watches as a vehicle burns after a bomb attack in Thailand's Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok September 4, 2009. A bomb in a pick-up truck exploded in Thailand's southern Yala province on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding 10 villagers, police said, the latest deadly blast in a region plagued by insurgent violence. The bomb, hidden in a truck parked near an intersection, exploded as a police officer drove past in his car, a police spokesman said. "His body was trapped and burned," he said. *******

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A plainclothes policeman arrives at the scene of a bomb attack in Thailand's Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok September 4, 2009. A bomb in a pick-up truck exploded in Thailand's southern Yala province on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding 10 villagers, police said, the latest deadly blast in a region plagued by insurgent violence. The bomb, hidden in a truck parked near an intersection, exploded as a police officer drove past in his car, a police spokesman said. "His body was trapped and burned," he said. *******

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Firefighters extinguish a fire on a pick-up truck after a bomb attack in Thailand's Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok September 4, 2009. A bomb in a pick-up truck exploded in Thailand's southern Yala province on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding 10 villagers, police said, the latest deadly blast in a region plagued by insurgent violence. The bomb, hidden in a truck parked near an intersection, exploded as a police officer drove past in his car, a police spokesman said. "His body was trapped and burned," he said. *******

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Rescue workers carry the body of an injured policeman after a car bomb attack, to a hospital in Thailand's Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok September 4, 2009. A bomb in a pick-up truck exploded in Thailand's southern Yala province on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding 10 villagers, police said, the latest deadly blast in a region plagued by insurgent violence. The bomb, hidden in a truck parked near an intersection, exploded as a police officer drove past in his car, a police spokesman said. "His body was trapped and burned," he said. *******

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Policemen inspect the site of a car bomb attack in Thailand's Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok September 4, 2009. A bomb in a pick-up truck exploded in Thailand's southern Yala province on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding 10 villagers, police said, the latest deadly blast in a region plagued by insurgent violence. The bomb, hidden in a truck parked near an intersection, exploded as a police officer drove past in his car, a police spokesman said. "His body was trapped and burned," he said. *******

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Policemen inspect the site of a car bomb attack in Thailand's Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok September 4, 2009. A bomb in a pick-up truck exploded in Thailand's southern Yala province on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding 10 villagers, police said, the latest deadly blast in a region plagued by insurgent violence. The bomb, hidden in a truck parked near an intersection, exploded as a police officer drove past in his car, a police spokesman said. "His body was trapped and burned," he said. *******

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A federal police officer stands guard outside the hotel where the opening ceremony for the XXVII Border Governors Conference is taking place, in the suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia in Monterrey, northern Mexico September 3, 2009. *******

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Federal police officers guard the hotel where the opening ceremony for the XXVII Border Governors Conference is taking place, in the suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia in Monterrey, northern Mexico September 3, 2009. *******

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Forensic workers remove a body from a rehabilitation clinic after gunmen killed 17 patients in the border city of Ciudad Juarez September 3, 2009. About a dozen hooded gunmen burst into a Mexican rehabilitation clinic near the U.S. border on Wednesday, lining up patients before killing 17 of them. The attack was one of the deadliest in President Felipe Calderon's three-year war against drug cartels, despite the presence of 10,000 troops and federal police in Ciudad Juarez who constantly patrol the city's streets. *******

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Police stand over six suspected armed robbers arrested in central Cape Town, September 3, 2009. South Africa has one of the world's highest rates of violent crime, with 18,487 murders, 36,190 rapes, and 14,201 reported carjackings in 2007-8, according to police. Many crimes go unreported. *******

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Police stand over six suspected armed robbers arrested in central Cape Town, September 3, 2009. South Africa has one of the world's highest rates of violent crime, with 18,487 murders, 36,190 rapes, and 14,201 reported carjackings in 2007-8, according to police. Many crimes go unreported. *******

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Police stand over six suspected armed robbers arrested in central Cape Town, September 3, 2009. South Africa has one of the world's highest rates of violent crime, with 18,487 murders, 36,190 rapes, and 14,201 reported carjackings in 2007-8, according to police. Many crimes go unreported. *******

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A Mexican marine stands guard outside a school used as a shelter in Puerto San Carlos, Mexico September 2, 2009. Hurricane Jimena smashed flimsy buildings, bent trees and tore fishing boats from their moorings as it collided with Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Wednesday but weakened to a moderate Category 1 hurricane by mid-afternoon. The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecast the hurricane would peter out to tropical storm intensity during the night. *******



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Here's a couple of Friday special pics :)

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A Sea Eagles cheerleader performs before the round 25 NRL match between the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale Oval on August 30, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. ***** Images

[IDF_TANKER]

Nice pics, thanks!

This one screams for caption contest:

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[MadOnionSix]

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WOOT !!!!!!

Smell this !!!

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What are these bags I see on all kinds of french made vehicles? What is it stored inside, and, being on the outside of the vehicle why don't they use metal containers?

[bdique]

A little something from sunny Singapore... from CyberPioneer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberpioneer/)...

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The SAF's newest acquisition, the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) transports infantry troops speedily and in comfort. By Timothy Simhttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886865126_a317fe4817_o.jpg

The Terrex ICV in action during a tactical demonstration at the Army Open House 2009 from 3 to 7 Sep. By Chua Soon Lye

Read the cyberpioneer story - Something for everyone at Army Open House 2009 (http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/news/2009/August/01sep09_news.html) http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886864898_c080fcb7b1_o.jpg

The SAF will begin training all active infantry and guards battalions to operate from the Terrex ICVs in Feb 2010. By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886864812_eedb2433d3_o_d.jpg

The Remote Controlled Weapon System (on top of the Terrex ICV) can acquire targets and fire at them, while its crew remains safely within the vehicle. By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886864688_85ab575538_o.jpg

With eight large off-road tyres (four on each side), the Terrex ICV is able to traverse all terrain. The Terrex ICV can reach a top speed of 105 kmh on normal terrain. By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886067181_21430b38e5_o.jpg

The SAF's fighting edge in urban warfare will be sharpened with the introduction of the TERREX ICVs. The SAF intends to acquire at least 135 of them. By Timothy Simhttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886067009_a9444bf97c_o.jpg

Soldiers equipped with the Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS) are constantly linked to the Battlefield Management System (BMS) on the Terrex ICV. By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886066949_f7509ab72d_o.jpg

The Terrex ICV is powerful enough to scale slopes with steep gradients of up to 60 degrees. By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886066879_589c53e714_o.jpg

The Terrex ICV interfaces with the Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS) to enhance the soldiers' survivability and combat abilities. By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886066789_bb52ff6137_o.jpg

Cameras mounted all around the exterior of the Terrex ICV gives the crew a 360-degree view of the area outside the vehicle.By Chua Soon Lyehttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/bdique/3886066663_8719f79b60_o.jpg

The Terrex ICV is fully integrated with the Battlefield Management System (BMS) that allows commanders to view and communicate with all friendly forces during operations. By Chua Soon LyeTo find out more...Read the cyberpioneer story - Networked infantry carrier vehicle gives SAF sharper edge in urban warfare (http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/news/2009/August/03jul09_news.html)

Cheers~

[Trael]

Nice pics, thanks!

This one screams for caption contest:

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Caption like: pull the train? p-)

[He219]

Great pix guys, and thanks for the one's from Singapore!
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Afghani policemen look at burnt rifles as they investigate near one of two burnt fuel tanker, near Kunduz, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. NATO jet blasted two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban and a few Chechen militants in northern Afghanistan, setting off a huge fireball Friday that killed up to 90 people, Afghan officials said.http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3685/610xwq.jpg

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German ISAF soldiers unload their weapons after inspecting the site of an NATO airstrike outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. NATO jets blasted two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban in northern Afghanistan, setting off a huge fireball Friday that killed up to 90 people, Afghan officials said.http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8339/610xkt.jpg
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Local Afghani people bury their villagers killed in a NATO air strike, in a mass grave near Kunduz, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. NATO jet blasted two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban in northern Afghanistan after militants began distributing fuel to villagers, setting off a huge fireball Friday that killed up to 90 people, Afghan officials said.http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1039/610xnn.jpg
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Local Afghani people burry their villagers killed in a NATO airstrike, in a mass grave near Kunduz, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. NATO jet blasted two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban in northern Afghanistan, setting off a huge fireball Friday that killed up to 90 people, Afghan officials said.http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4619/610xsr.jpg

This undated photo shows Associated Press photographer Julie Jacobson, center, standing with unidentified members of the Afghan National Army. On Aug. 14, 2009, Jacobson was with a U.S. Marine patrol in southern Afghanistan when it walked into a Taliban ambush. The clash resulted in the death of 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard, hit in the legs by a rocket-propelled grenade. From the reporting of Alfred de Montesquiou, the photos and written journal kept by Julie Jacobson, and the TV images of cameraman Ken Teh, the AP has compiled "Death of a Marine," a narrative of the clash, offering vivid insights into how the battle was fought, and into Bernard's character and background.http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8593/610xtc.jpg RiP

In this May 28, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Army, Pfc. Jordan M. Brochu is seen. According to the Department of Defense, Brochu, 20, of Cumberland, Maine, died Aug. 31 in Shuyene Sufia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/3824/610xqn.jpg RiP

In this May 28, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Army, Spc. Jonathan D. Welch is seen. According to the Department of Defense, Welch, 19, of Yorba Linda, Calif. , died Aug. 31 in Shuyene Sufia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.
Too close to home ...
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[He219]

Jump in and post some pix people!
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An Australian infantry soldier carries the 84mm 'Carl Gustav' portable anti-tank weapon during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia. The demonstration, especially of the high range weapons, is intended to demonstrate the level and effect of firepower available to the soldiers of 3rd Brigade should they be deployed on operations requiring suchhttp://img181.imageshack.us/img181/2663/610xsz.jpg

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An Australian soldier from the 4th Field Artilery Regiment carries his Minimi machine gun during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia. The demonstration, especially of the high range weapons, is intended to demonstrate the level and effect of firepower available to the soldiers of 3rd Brigade should they be deployed on operations requiring such.http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/16/610xsm.jpg

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An Australian army sniper moves into position during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia.
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A C300 anti-aircraft missile flies over head during an air defense exercise near the Black sea town of Shabla east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. The exercise is organized in accordance with the NATO military standards.

[bd popeye]

Great photos..


Jump in and post some pix people!No problem! I apologize in advance for any re-post! And give me some time to get some USN pix together!!

Unrest sparks up in Xingiang!

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Paramilitary police in riot gear block a road at the centre of Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region September 3, 2009. A new round of unrest broke out in China's restive far western region of Xinjiang on Thursday, as protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against a series of reported syringe attacks in the regional capital, witnesses said.

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Google translation:

September 1, the Nanjing Military Region's Army in the East China Sea a sea of information organized under the condition of the red and blue against the exercise. The two sides have conducted joint maritime interception and defense, marine loss control card with the three-dimensional aid the wounded, three-dimensional landing and anti-landing, as well as an integrated maritime security exercises and many other issues to improve the unit's combat capability at sea. Military Pictures, Photo Center, special correspondent Guowei Hu (Editor: SUN Li)

[bd popeye]

Once again..sorry about any re-post!

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PACIFC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) navigates between thunderstorms during a transit of the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Graham/Released)http://i25.tinypic.com/2dinfxc.jpg
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2009) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) clean the flight deck after a tropical rain shower. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released) http://i25.tinypic.com/34ijoys.jpg
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2009) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the disembarking of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier, is concluding up her inaugural summer deployment supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released) http://i32.tinypic.com/2cm45h.jpg
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2009) An F/A-18C from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the disembarking of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released)http://i30.tinypic.com/a2hzo.jpg
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CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 23, 2009) Sailors assigned to the frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) lower bales of seized cocaine on to the ship's rigid hull inflatable boat to transfer to the Venezuelan Navy frigate General Soublette (F24). The transfer included the captured high-speed vessel, more than one ton of cocaine and two suspected drug smugglers. Carr is deployed to conduct counter illicit trafficking operations for Joint Interagency Task Force-South. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jaesen Yerger/Released) http://i31.tinypic.com/11qh54w.jpg
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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (Aug. 16, 2009) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 scan the area from their fighting position during a field training exercise at Camp Shelby, Miss. The battalion received training and was evaluated on all aspects of defensive operations and completing construction projects in a tactical environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan C. Delcore/Released)http://i30.tinypic.com/2vccmz9.jpg
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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 1, 2009) U.S. Coast Guard Lt j.g. Jared Hitzel, maritime safety and security team 91104 officer in charge, examines a global positioning satellite handheld device during a boarding operation on a skiff near the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68). Anzio is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations under a mission-based mandate to actively deter, disrupt, and suppress piracy off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian K. Fromal/Released) http://i29.tinypic.com/242a4if.jpg
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 02, 2009) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees lead area commanders, flag officers and the Far East CPO Mess through a morning physical training session. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. White/Released)http://i31.tinypic.com/33f43ra.jpg
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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 2, 2009) Guests gather on the deck of the battleship USS Missouri Memorial for the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event commemorated Japan's formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in 1945. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton/Released) http://i30.tinypic.com/1562uyu.jpg
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ALI AIR BASE, Iraq (Sept. 3, 2009) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Sean Robertson, from Portland, Oregon, washes the underside of a wing on a P-3 Orion on the flightline at Ali Air Base, Iraq. Robertson is assigned to CTG 57.18 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael James/Released)http://i25.tinypic.com/4q1n35.jpg
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SAN DIEGO (Sept.1, 2009) Navy optometrist Lt. Thuong Le, from Dallas TX, administers a slit lamp eye exam to Ship's Serviceman Seaman Alfernan Fernandez at Branch Medical Clinic Naval Base San Diego. The exam is designed to view into the front and back of the eye structures in details. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rialyn Rodrigo/Released)http://i27.tinypic.com/2wqv445.jpg
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2009) Members of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde's (LPD 19) flight deck crew prepare for the arrival of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft. Mesa Verde Sailors and approximately 375 Marines participated in an Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise used to test the capabilities of both entities during joint forces missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hodges Pone III/Released)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Model's showcase designs by White Sands on the catwalk at the Portside Wharf Hamilton Swimwear Group Show as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2009 on August 23, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/***** Images)

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Hey, some great pics today guys p-)

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Soldiers from C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, cross a pipe over a canal during a night patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1. The Soldiers' presence prevented any insurgents from operating in the area during the twilight hours.
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Pfc. Brendan Smitke, an infantryman from Urbana, Ohio, assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, stays vigilant while providing security during a night patrol to inhibit insurgent activity in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1. "We're just trying to protect those who want to live a good life ... like we live back home," said Smitke.
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Staff Sgt. Ron Sherwood (left), a tanker section sergeant from Tishomingo, Okla., gives some direction to Pfc. Brendan Smitke, an infantryman from Urbana, Ohio, during a night patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1. "We're just here to check up on things and try to prevent insurgents from using this area," said Sherwood. Both Soldiers are assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.
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"I'm trying to get a good scan of the area and trying to get the element of surprise on anybody trying to do the wrong thing in the area," explained Urbana, Ohio, native, Pfc. Brendan Smitke, an infantryman assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as he uses his night vision scope to check on enemy activity during a night patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1.
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"I'm just trying to play around with them ... It builds morale with the kids and just tries to show them that we're friendly," said Spc. Andrew Timon, a combat medic from Santa Clara, Calif., assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as he tests the strength of an Iraqi boy during a dismounted night patrol through Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1.
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Huntington, N.Y., native, Staff Sgt. Patrick Olsen, an infantryman squad leader assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, patrols a factory complex in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 2. Olsen and his fellow Soldiers patrolled the area with Iraqi army soldiers in an attempt to prevent insurgents from operating in the area. "It started out as a presence patrol then transitioned into a search," said Olsen who's on his second tour to Iraq. "The IA will see something out of place and we'll transition into a search."
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"I have to make sure my head's in the game and the rest of my squad counts on me," said Pfc. Matthew Burks as he peers around a wooden fence while pulling security for his fellow Soldiers and their vehicles during a joint patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 2. Burks, an infantry grenadier from Colorado Springs, Colo., is assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.
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Iraqi children try to cool off by swimming in a canal in Nassir Wa Salam, in western Baghdad, Sept. 2, while Pfc. Matthew Burks, an infantry grenadier from Colorado Springs, Colo., and other Soldiers from B Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and Iraqi army soldiers patrolled the area looking for insurgent activity.
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Radio operator and infantryman, Pfc. Dan Nichols from Reading, Mass., takes up a security position during a joint patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 2. Nichols, assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, relayed essential information from the ground to their vehicles throughout the dismounted patrol.
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Staff Sgt. Patrick Olsen (right), an infantry squad leader from Huntington, N.Y., and Sgt. Jeremiah Poston, an infantry team leader from Minneapolis, Minn., both assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, search the trunk of an abandoned car during a joint patrol with Iraqi army soldiers in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 2. "We're checking the vehicle for anything suspicious," said Poston. "It lets the people know we're paying attention ... lets them know we're trying to do good."
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[bdique]

bd, maybe to help you out with the Chinese translation thingy...


September 1, the Nanjing Military Region's Army in the East China Sea a sea of information organized under the condition of the red and blue against the exercise. The two sides have conducted joint maritime interception and defense, marine loss control card with the three-dimensional aid the wounded, three-dimensional landing and anti-landing, as well as an integrated maritime security exercises and many other issues to improve the unit's combat capability at sea. Military Pictures, Photo Center, special correspondent Guowei Hu (Editor: SUN Li)

I assume you Google-translated this body of text?

9月1日，南京军区某集团军在东海某海域组织了信息化条件下的红蓝军对抗演练。双方在海上先后进行 联合截击与防卫、船艇管卡损与伤员立体救护、立体登陆和反登陆以及海上一体化保障等多课题演练，提高了部队的海上作战能力。 军事图片中心 特约记者 郭维虎 摄 （责任编辑：孙礼）

I stand correctable, but here's my attempt at it:
1st Sept, Nanjing Military Zone's unspecified army group conducted a network-centric exercise involving the Red and Blue teams. On the seas, both sides conducted combined attack and defense operations against each other, as well as damage control and evacuation of the wounded, as well as a combined amphibious assault and combined repulsion of the assault force; at sea, integrated maritime security, amongst other topics, were tested, improving the fighting capability of the surface forces. Military Pictures, Photo Center, special correspondent Guowei Hu (Editor: SUN Li)

Those who know Chinese, lend me a hand here p-)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2009) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship returns to Yokosuka, Japan, following a three-month deployment. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier, completed her inaugural summer deployment supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Harte/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling Airman Andres Garcia studies for a qualification exam in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Robert Winn/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ryane Dedeaux uses chains to secure aircraft to the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Robert Winn/Released)

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PENSACOLA, Fla. Identical twins Seaman Elyssa Valentine, left, and Seaman Ashley Valentine share a laugh in the main quarterdeck at Center for Information Dominance (CID) Corry Station. The Sailors, from Temecula, Calif., are attending the Cryptologic Technician (Technical) "A" school. (U.S. Navy photo by Gary Nichols/Released)http://i29.tinypic.com/dyabyo.jpg
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PACIFC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2009) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericson (T-AO 194) is underway with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment at sea. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are on a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)http://i31.tinypic.com/2hxrpyg.jpg
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 3, 2009) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (Sel.) Charles Green raises his daughter into his arms during the return of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to Yokosuka, Japan after a three-month deployment. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, completed her inaugural summer deployment supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Harte/Released)http://i31.tinypic.com/2r7829z.jpg


NORFOLK (Aug. 29, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Naval Station Norfolk and begins a towing operation to Northrop Grumman Newport News Ship Building for a Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH). A multi-year overhaul, RCOH involves alterations, repair, maintenance and refueling of the aircraft carrier. The RCOH will enable the ship to meet future missions and continued service-life requirements for approximately the next 25 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Watts/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Aug. 31, 2009) Sideboys render a salute to Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment BJ Penn and his wife Loretta as he retires from civilian service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay Chu/Released)

[Ivan le Fou]

Hervé Morin, Minister of Defense, announced the order of 332 armored infantry fighting (VBCI) in favor of the Army.(google translation) www.defense.gouv.fr/dga (http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga) Hervé Morin, ministre de la Défense, annonce la commande de 332 véhicules blindés de combat d'infanterie (VBCI) au profit de l'armée de Terre.


Good news. :)

Our VABs were getting a bit old. Even if, it hink, VBCIs are not supposed to entirely replace the VABs.

[ramthor]

RIP to all...

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Brooke Jenkins held her 10-week-old daughter, Reagan, as the casket holding the body of her husband, Army Capt. Cory Jenkins, was carried at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Ariz., Wednesday. Capt. Jenkins was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on Aug. 25. (Darryl Webb/East Valley Tribune via Associated Press)
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[bd popeye]

I must be butter because I'm on a roll...p-)

Edit..ooppss sorry about the Digger re-post. Great pix never-the-less!

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Australian soldiers from the 4th Field Artillery Regiment firesd their 105mm L118 Hamel Gun during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia. The demonstration, especially of the high range weapons, is intended to demonstrate the level and effect of firepower available to the soldiers of 3rd Brigade should they be deployed on operations requiring such.http://i31.tinypic.com/negl0j.jpg


TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: An Australian infantry soldier carries the shoulder fired Javelin portable anti-tank weapon during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia.http://i27.tinypic.com/ne84le.jpg


TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: An Australian infantry soldier carries his 7.62mm Mag 58 machine gun during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia.http://i31.tinypic.com/2i9m8o5.jpg


TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: An Australian infantry soldier carries his F88 Auststyer rifle with grenade launcher during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia.http://i29.tinypic.com/20qiblh.jpg


TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: A soldier from an infantry section carries his 5.56mm minimi machine gun during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia.http://i29.tinypic.com/260xrb5.jpg


Republic of the Philippines boxing hero Manny Pacquiao (http://www.daylife.com/topic/Manny_Pacquiao) (R) autographs boxing gloves for Philippine military Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado (L) before a ceremony promoting him into Senior Master Sergeant of the reserve army officer at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City Metro Manila September 4, 2009.http://i29.tinypic.com/a1kc3p.jpg


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A German ISAF soldier sits on top his armored carrier after inspecting with his unit the site of a NATO (http://www.daylife.com/topic/NATO) airstrike outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. NATO jets blasted two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban (http://www.daylife.com/topic/Taliban) in northern Afghanistan, setting off a huge fireball Friday that killed up to 90 people, Afghan officials said.http://i32.tinypic.com/ngwort.jpg

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Iraqi soldiers secure the site of a bomb attack near Mussayab, 60 km (40 miles) south of Baghdad, September 4, 2009. At least four people were killed and 24 wounded near Mussayab when a bomb exploded at a Shi'ite Muslim Shrine as people were arriving at the mosque after breaking their daily Ramadan (http://www.daylife.com/topic/Ramadan) fast, police said.

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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 3: Cheerleaders of the Tennessee Titans perform against the Green Bay Packers during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on September 3, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Packers 27-13. (Photo by Joe Murphy/***** Images)

[VAMAN]

Nice photos. Thanks for the efforts gentlemen.

[Solvent]

RIP to all...

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..... That's sad.....

RIP

[sonicboom]

A little something from sunny Singapore... from CyberPioneer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberpioneer/)...

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thanks for the pics, this thing looks the dog's :P

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Caporal Johan Naguin a VAB driver from 3rd RIMA (Vannes)[Picture: courtesy of Liberation]http://www.liberation.fr/
Today, Caporal Johan Naguin was killed by an IED and nine others injured in the same attack in Kapisa.

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At the Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. open house and air show, a P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle fly in a heritage formation Aug. 29, 2009. The heritage flight honors the aircraft of both the U.S. Army Air Forces and today's Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Josh Plueger)


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An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes to the air at the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Offutt Air Force Base Neb., Aug. 29, 2009. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter that can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Josh Plueger)


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During blackout conditions, an Airman observes a C-17 Globemaster III as it taxies on a landing zone at Fort Bragg, N. C. during a joint forcible entry exercise. The aircraft is from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Andy M. Kin)


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Tech. Sgt. Steven "Pep" Perez preps his hoist on board a helicopter Aug. 26, 2009, during flight training near Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Sergeant Perez is an instructor flight engineer assigned to the 512th Rescue Squadron at Kirtland AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Quinton Russ)


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Senior Airman Bryce Kester inspects pallets of cargo that will be dropped from a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 27, 2009, to a forward operating base in Afghanistan. Airman Kester is a loadmaster from the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, and deployed from McChord Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)


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Pallets of cargo drop from a U.S. Air Force 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III to a forward operating base in Afghanistan, Aug. 27, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)


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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with media members during a press conference with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Pentagon, Sept. 3, 2009. (DoD photo by Cherie Cullen)


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U.S. Army Maj. Shelton Davis clears his M-4 rifle while zeroing on a range at Al Asad, Iraq, Aug. 24, 2009. Davis is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael J. MacLeod)


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U.S. Marines detonate Claymore mines during a combat engineer demolition course at a training area near Camp Buehring, Kuwait Aug. 27, 2009.
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An Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank rolls out of its hide as soldiers from the School of Armour begin to assault the battlefield during a training run during Ex CHONG JU held at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. (defence.gov.au)



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Out of the dust an Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank moves into position to attack during a training run as part of EX CHONG JU held at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. (defence.gov.au)



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An Australian M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carrier moves into attack position during a combat team combined arms attack as part of EX CHONG JU. (defence.gov.au)



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HMAS KANIMBLA at anchore in Madang Harbour whilst conducting stern door marriages with a Landin Craft Medium, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009. (defence.gov.au)



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Members of the Task Group head ashore by RHIB for an afternoon in Madang. (defence.gov.au)



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(3 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, participates in the mission's second session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. During the six-hour, 39-minute spacewalk, Olivas and European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fuglesang (out of frame), mission specialist, installed the new Ammonia Tank Assembly on the Port 1 Truss and stowed the empty tank assembly into the Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay. (NASA Photo)


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(3 Sept. 2009) --- Anchored to a Canadarm2 mobile foot restraint, European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-128 mission specialist, participates in the mission's second session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. During the six-hour, 39-minute spacewalk, Fuglesang and NASA astronaut John "Danny" Olivas (out of frame), mission specialist, installed the new Ammonia Tank Assembly on the Port 1 Truss and stowed the empty tank assembly into the Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay. (NASA Photo)


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Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, fire medium and heavy machine guns from the top of a ridge during a live-fire training exercise at the Hawthorne Army Ammunition Depot, Nev., Aug. 25. The Marines aimed in on targets anywhere from 900 to over 2,000 meters away during the exercise. (Photo by Cpl. R. Logan Kyle)


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Lance Cpl. Tessillo Nunez and Pfc. Eric Flaherty, a mortar team with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, launch a 60 mm lightweight mortar into the site where their squad set up an ambush Tuesday night in the Combat Center's Rainbow Ridge Training Area. The company inserted into the training area on CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters and set up patrol bases where they launched security and reconnaissance patrols which culminated in live-fire night ambushes. (Photo by Pfc. Michael T. Gams)


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The UH-1 Yankee is the most significant upgrade made to the older, battle-proven UH-1N "Huey." The Yankee is equipped with a modified four-blade, all-composite rotor and has upgraded engines and transmissions to give it increased payload and performance capabilities. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Crilly)

[bzjr68]

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Part of the 3 battalion of the Uganda People's Defence Force prepare to leave for African Union peace keeping in Magadishu, Somalia, Friday Sept. 4. 2009, in Entebbe, Uganda. Uganda has sent another group of soldiers to Somalia for a peace keeping mission is seeking African Union approval to fight Somali rebels who of recent attacked AU troops killing a number of them. AP Photo (http://www.apimages.com/)


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A tourist films a mock Scud-B missile (R), the same model which North Korea used, and other mock South Korean missiles displayed at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul September 4, 2009. North Korea said on Friday it was closer to a second way of making nuclear weapons, a move analysts saw as a new tactic to put pressure on the international community after a month of conciliatory gestures. ******* (http://www.pictures.*******.com/)


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Two Australian Air Force 'Caribou' aircraft conduct a flyover during an Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia. The demonstration, especially of the high range weapons, is intended to demonstrate the level and effect of firepower available to the soldiers of 3rd Brigade should they be deployed on operations requiring such. ***** Images (http://*****images.com/)


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Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (http://www.militaryphotos.net/topic/Silvio_Berlusconi) arrives at a military coordination headquarters in Rome September 4, 2009. ******* (http://www.pictures.*******.com/)


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Members of the "Aqui" dance group perform in front of the memorial of former Chilean President Salvador Allende (http://www.militaryphotos.net/topic/Salvador_Allende) during the 39th anniversary of his election, near La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago September 4, 2009. Allende won the presidential election in 1970, but was toppled by former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet (http://www.militaryphotos.net/topic/Augusto_Pinochet) who led a bloody coup against the socialist government of Allende in 1973, ushering in 17 years of dictatorship. ******* (http://www.pictures.*******.com/)


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A Palestinian boy sits as a member of Hamas (http://www.militaryphotos.net/topic/Hamas)' security forces stands guard outside a mosque on the second Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan (http://www.militaryphotos.net/topic/Ramadan) in Gaza City September 4, 2009. ******* (http://www.pictures.*******.com/)


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An Iraqi soldier stands guard at a Shiite shrine the morning after a parked car bomb attack nearby in Musayyib, 40 miles (60 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. The blast on Thursday evening killed three and injured 35 people, police said. AP Photo (http://www.apimages.com/)


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South Korean conservative activists burn a portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a rally against North Korea's nuclear program in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. North Korea said Friday that it is in the final stages of enriching uranium, a process that could give the nation a second way to make nuclear bombs in addition to its known plutonium-based program. The letters read "Nuclear abolition." AP Photo (http://www.apimages.com/)


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Police officers protest in front of the White Tower of the northern port city of Thessaloniki, Greece, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. About 700 police and coast guard officers, joined by firefighters, have staged a uniformed protest to press their long-standing demands for higher pay before a general election on Oct. 4. AP Photo (http://www.apimages.com/)


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Paramilitary policemen in riot suits stand guarding a blocked road in Urumqi, in western China's Xinjiang region, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. Police pushed back large crowds trying to march on Communist Party offices in Urumqi on Friday to voice anger at a lack of public security following a bizarre series of syringe stabbings that appeared ethnically motivated. AP Photo (http://www.apimages.com/)


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Armed paramilitary policemen are seen guarding a road in Urumqi, in western China's Xinjiang region, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. Police pushed back large crowds trying to march on Communist Party offices in Urumqi on Friday to voice anger at a lack of public security following a bizarre series of syringe stabbings that appeared ethnically motivated. AP Photo (http://www.apimages.com/)


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Security forces block a road during a protest by Han Chinese at the centre of Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region September 4, 2009. ******* (http://www.pictures.*******.com/)

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U.S. Navy sailors cut wood to build a timber tower during a training exercise on Camp Shelby, Miss., Aug. 24, 2009.
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A U.S. Navy sailor performs maintenance on a M-240-B machine gun during a training exercise on Camp Shelby, Miss., Aug. 24, 2009.
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U.S. Navy sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as the ship returns after a three-month deployment, Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 3, 2009. The George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, completed her inaugural summer deployment supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Christopher S. Harte


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U.S. Marines speak with elders during a meeting in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2009. The Marines, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, are meeting with residents to determine ways they can better serve one another. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher R. Rye


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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marvin Moss looks for surface defects under a black light on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2009. The black light causes particles unseen to the human eye to become fluorescent. Moss is a non-destructive inspection journeyman assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz


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U.S. Army Spcs. Patrick Wilson, left, and Evaristo Garcia fire a 120 mm high-explosive mortar round during an illumination exercise on Forward Operating Base Mizan, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2009. Wilson and Evaristo are assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kris Eglin

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[Astaran]

That's why I love the friday's "Today's pics"... p-)

[Fangfour]

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2338/610xab." Great, just GREAT! You would have to have the Black Bean Burrito for lunch!"

[Tareece]

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Great responsibility mind you....... "Great power comes great responsibility"

And I'm just sayin' given the power to uh, harness that...well, I think I'd pretty well handle it responsibly..... maybe....perhaps.

[MichaelF]

http://i31.tinypic.com/rbwr37.jpg

Sailor at the desk is thinking....

[flanker7]

http://i30.tinypic.com/14j3y9l.jpg

Does he have a BUIS?

[Bro Jangles]

its a normal carrying handle.

[flanker7]

Oh, stupid me! The weapon is tilded! :-|

[Othree52]

Its like putting a Corvette front on a Mustang...Imop of a comparison

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I'm not a helo buff, but that looks like bad sh*t happenin'......

Looks like an old ass Huey with Cobra engine mods. Looks like they cut the top off a Cobra and put it on a Huey.

I used to sleep next to Cobra's in the hanger deck cuz thats the coolest part of ship goin' thru the Gulf Stream in August. I know a Cobra's top when I see it, thats why at first I thought, Photo Shop???,,

Couple google clicks and, NOPE!

What a visual trip.

[Othree52]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thats like putting a Corvette front on a Mustang body...



(im not talking about the Shelby)

[CptGonzo]

I'm not a helo buff, but that looks like bad sh*t happenin'......

Looks like an old ass Huey with Cobra engine mods. Looks like they cut the top off a Cobra and put it on a Huey.

I used to sleep next to Cobra's in the hanger deck cuz thats the coolest part of ship goin' thru the Gulf Stream in August. I know a Cobra's top when I see it, thats why at first I thought, Photo Shop???,,

Couple google clicks and, NOPE!

What a visual trip.

UH-1Y Venom
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[Othree52]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If you say so.....I thought it was referred to as
the "Yankee"

Venom sounds better in my own opinion..

[dc_b4.mc]

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2338/610xab.jpg

WOOT !!!!!!

Smell this !!!

Human rights violation, BOYCOTT SOUTH AFRICA police!

[Othree52]

Human rights violation, BOYCOTT SOUTH AFRICA police!

Face to ass.......whats the problem?

Thats how the USMC grunts sleep when shoved down in the bottom of ship by the Navy when on board for Blue-Green deployments!

Civvies.....so civilized.

[highdiver_2000]

thanks for the pics, this thing looks the dog's :P

Its an improvement over the another prototype.


Open bed 5ton truck with armoured sides. sheesh I hope that gets canned. Especially going by the pictures from southern Thailand.

[muttbutt]

Its an improvement over the another prototype.


Open bed 5ton truck with armoured sides. sheesh I hope that gets canned. Especially going by the pictures from southern Thailand.

The "dogs" as in dogs bollocks. means it's cool:)

[wild_wild_wes]

Good news. :)

Our VABs were getting a bit old. Even if, it hink, VBCIs are not supposed to entirely replace the VABs.

From what I understand, VCBI will replace AMX-10P. No more tracked PCs for the French Army. VAB will continue in service in non mech infantry units.

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Just curious

Why no Green/brown/tan Camouflage like the old Leopards tanks to blend Aussie terrains?

[goat89]

Nice pics today! Especially the S'pore ones! ;) Thx!

[bdique]

Nice pics today! Especially the S'pore ones! ;) Thx!

you're late! :bash: and you're welcome too! woot

[highdiver_2000]

The "dogs" as in dogs bollocks. means it's cool:)

Thank you for the clarification. I am from the other side of the Pacific.

[goat89]

you're late! :bash: and you're welcome too! woot
You can forgive me, cauz I helping a s'porean over here. Showing them around here on holiday! ><

[bdique]

You can forgive me, cauz I helping a s'porean over here. Showing them around here on holiday! ><

treat them well! :)

[skycaptain]

Nice PIX
Thank you!