Today's Photos - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

[VAMAN]

South Korean Army soldiers aim their machine guns during an anti-terrorism drill against possible terrorists' attacks at a subway station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP)

South Korean Army soldiers take part in an anti-terrorism drill against possible attacks from North Korea in Seoul, November 3, 2009. North Korea said on Tuesday it had completed reprocessing spent fuel rods at its Yongbyon nuclear plant and turned it into arms-grade plutonium, giving the mercurial state more material to produce atomic arms. (Reuters)

Fire-fighters wearing protective gear take part in an anti-terrorism drill against possible attacks from North Korea in Seoul November 3, 2009. North Korea said on Tuesday it had completed reprocessing spent fuel rods at its Yongbyon nuclear plant and turned it into arms-grade plutonium, giving the mercurial state more material to produce atomic arms. (Reuters)

Fire burns on the partially collapsed Montara well head platform and the West Atlas mobile offshore drilling unit in the Timor Sea, about 250 km (155 miles) off the far north Kimberley coast of Western Australia state, in this November 3, 2009. A unit of top Thai energy firm PTTEP said on Tuesday it had stopped an oil leak and doused the main fire on the Montara and West Atlas oil rig which has been leaking for 10 weeks in the Timor Sea. (Reuters)

The partially collapsed Montara well head platform and the West Atlas mobile offshore drilling unit smolders in the Timor Sea, about 250 km (155 miles) off the far north Kimberley coast of Western Australia state, after a leak was stopped and fire extinguished in this November 3, 2009. A unit of top Thai energy firm PTTEP said on Tuesday it had stopped an oil leak and doused the main fire on the Montara and West Atlas oil rig which has been leaking for 10 weeks in the Timor Sea. (Reuters)

[uribury871]

K1 tanks of ROKA 11th div which are belong to yellow team conducting counter attack operation during exercise Ho-guk.

Artillery unit of ROKA 8th div which belongs to blue team is crossing RBS(Ribbon Bridge System) during exercise Ho-guk. Nov 3.
video.http://www.dema.mil.kr/dema/tv/tv_pl...30221823&gb=C#

[Lancero]

Nice start!

Afghan security officials inspect a burning military vehicle of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) after it was allegedly attacked by the Taliban militants in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan on 03 November 2009. Kunduz province, unlike many relatively peaceful provinces in the northern region, has seen an upsurge in Taliban attacks in the past months.

Spanish Defense Minister, Carme Chacon, tries to get out from a RG-31 armoured vehicle during her visit to the Cerro Muriano quartering, in Cordoba, southern Spain, 03 November 2009. Spain will send to Afghanistan 25 RG-31 armoured vehicles which will replace the current BMR ones

Portuguese President, Cavaco Silva, visits Air Base 6, Montijo

NATO soldiers of Operational Reserve Force (ORF) conduct exercise 'Balkan Hawk III' in town of Gnjilane, Kosovo, on 03 November 2009. The ORF Battalion consists of German troops from the Infantry Battalion 292 and is reinforced by an Austrian Company from the 13th Mechanized Infantry Battalion. It has over 600 soldiers. This rehearsal will enable NATO forces to maintain a high state of readiness and be able to deploy quickly in response to any scenario

Kal Eide (C) the special representative of the UN Secretary general, to Afghanistan talks as coffins containing bodies of the UN workers, who were killed when Taliban militants attacked a guest house in Kabul, are being repatriated in Kabul Afghanistan on 03 November 2009. Six U.N. foreign staff were killed when Taliban militants attacked an international guest-house in Kabul on 28 October 2009

Afghan police patrol in Herat Afghanistan on 03 November 2009. Security has been intensified across the country after Afghan election commission on November 02, announced in Kabul that it had cancelled the second round of voting and declared Karzai president for the next five years, after the pullout of Karzai's challenger, Abdullah Abdullah, from November 07 planned runoff election

Germany Police officers block the street for soccer fans outside the DKB-Arena in Rostock, northern Germany on 02 November 2009 following the German Second Bundesliga FC Hansa Rostock vs FC St. Pauli soccer match. Police used water cannon and arrested 23 fans in violent clashes with Rostock fans. Several officers were slightly injured, police said. Matches between St Pauli and Rostock have been overshadowed by violence for the past years. Some 500 officers were on hand for the game on 02 November 2009.

Israeli infantry soldiers asleep at a blast barrier just inside southern Israel at the border with the Gaza Strip, on 09 January 2009, as the sun starts to rise and Irael begins the 14th day of operations afainst what they call Hamas targets inside the Gaza Strip. Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, both sides a=continue fighting. Resolution 1860 passed with a majority of 14 votes, with the United States abstaining

An Israeli soldier fires at Palestinian stone-throwers during a protest against Israel's offensive in Gaza, in the West Bank city of Hebron, 16 January 2009

[He219]

Nice pix everybody!

U.S soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division take cover during a battle against Taliban fighters who ambushed the U.S. patrol in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

U.S. soldier SFC Henriques Ventura, left, stays low as fellow soldiers runs for cover as Taliban fighters ambush U.S soldiers

Rockets fired by U.S. helicopters strike Taliban positions as U.S. Army Spc. Henry Schorsch of Jourdanton, Texas, takes cover from incoming Taliban gunfire in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Moore, right, and Lt. Thomas Goodwin return fire on Taliban positions as Taliban fighters ambush U.S soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a patrol in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

Spc. Henry Schorsch of Jourdanton, Texas, runs for cover as Taliban fighters ambush U.S Army soldiers

Cpl. Casey Liffrig, left, leaps for cover as Lt. Thomas Goodwin gets down as Taliban fighters ambush U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

U.S. Army PV2 John MacIntosh flips his sunglasses down as they fog over while returning fire as Taliban fighters ambush U.S soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a patrol in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Moore, right, takes cover as Lt. Thomas Goodwin fires on Taliban positions as Taliban fighters ambush U.S soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a patrol in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

[flanker7]

Fantastic set of photos. Hope everyone is OK

[Zarkus]

Originally Posted by Lancero

The ring of fire!

[PSYchoSVK]

Originally Posted by he219

pls hi-res

[Gentius]

German and Austrian troops take part in a rehearsal near the town of Gnjilane, eastern Kosovo, as they train on how to control violent protests, November 3, 2009. The 600 soldiers from Germany and Austria arrived in Kosovo four weeks ago and their mission is to be familiar with the Kosovo environment so as to be able to react quickly if they are needed to help NATO troops in Kosovo.

[DaGreatRV]

Originally Posted by Gentius

PFFFffffffff.. shit+magnet patch.

[DID]

Originally Posted by Lancero

Sleeping without your gun under the head is forbidden, especially in the battlefield, so this tank crew must have a good keeper that wont fall asleep during the night... at least I hope for them.

[goat89]

Originally Posted by DaGreatRV

PFFFffffffff.. shit+magnet patch.

HAHAAHHA Good eye ><
Nice pics today! Thx!

[SHAM]

Originally Posted by Lancero

Is it me, or is that just poor taste.

[paul215]

Originally Posted by DID

Sleeping without your gun under the head is forbidden, especially in the battlefield, so this tank crew must have a good keeper that wont fall asleep during the night... at least I hope for them.

tankers get soooooo much food haha

[Macs.]

Released by SPIEGEL today: German troops in Afghanistan.

Video: Aftermath of blast in Pakistan:

[bd popeye]

OUTSTANDING photos posted today gents!


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GULF OF AQABA (Oct. 22, 2009) A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 exits the well deck of multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to conduct routine operations in the Gulf of Aqaba. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julio Rivera/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 28, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during routine flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona M. Miller/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2009) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Albert Steward inspects Sailors wearing firefighting ensembles on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is participating in a Composite Unit Training Exercise to provide realistic training that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mass Communication Brien Aho/Released)

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 30, 2009)(Bottom pic) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Angela Brummitt, a loadmaster assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, guides a Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle onto a landing craft, air cushion to be transported to the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). New York will be commissioned in New York City Nov. 7. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cory Rose/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media aboard the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). New York hosted more than 80 visitors the night before the ship was scheduled to arrive in New York City for its commissioning ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)

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NEW YORK (Sept. 12, 2009) Intelligence Technician 2nd Class James Alcorn and New York City fireman Henry Gullotti raise colors over the fire station of Engine 8, Ladder 2, 8th Battalion in New York. The fire station gave a special tour to the Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). The New York City Fire Department lost more than 300 firefighters. There were 75 firehouses in which at least one member was killed. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon Renfroe/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009) Lance Cpl. Travis Ervin, right, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 26, describes an M-16A2 assault rifle fitted with the M203 40 mm grenade launcher during an interactive static display aboard the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)

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ARCTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2009) Machinist Mate 2nd Class Corey Stabenow inspects the deck of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) after surfacing in the vicinity of the North Pole. Texas is the first Virginia-class submarine to conduct operations in the Arctic. Texas is in transit to its new homeport at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) wash an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Julio Rivera/Released)

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HOUSTON (Oct. 31, 2009) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during the Wings Over Houston Air Show at Ellington Field during a Houston Navy Week event. Houston Navy week is one of 21 Navy Weeks planned across America for 2009. Navy Weeks are designed to showcase the investment Americans have made in their Navy and increase awareness in metropolitan areas that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Treadwell/Released)

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TLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2009) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau and the 24th MEU are participating in a Composite Unit Training Exercise, an exercise designed to provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations worldwide. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Desiree Green/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 28, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during routine flight operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona M. Miller/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2009) Marine air crewman assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), stand ready before a damage control drill. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Desiree Green/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2009) Chief Hospital Corpsman Tara Guey surveys the scene during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Desiree Green/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2009) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 22 of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) replace the engine of an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2009) Sgt. Alexander Tamez, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 22 of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), directs the driver of an M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle during the replacement of an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank engine in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)