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    Exploding into ‘Chaos’ Combat engineers conduct live explosives training [Image 5 of 5]

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    The image shows two simultaneous large explosions occurring on a flat, arid desert terrain. Both detonations produce visible fireballs with orange-yellow flames surrounded by large plumes of brown earth and dark smoke being ejected upward and outward. Sparse vegetation and distant structures are faintly visible on the horizon.

    CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION WARRIOR, IRAQ

    08.11.2011

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    United States Division-North

    Soldiers from "Chaos" Company C, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, detonate C-4 explosives during engineer core demolition task training at a demolitions range outside of Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2011. The unit used the explosives to remove obstacles, destroy fortifications, and breach doors.

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2011
    Date Posted: 08.15.2011 04:10
    Photo ID: 442985
    VIRIN: 110811-A-0000B-008
    Resolution: 1680x1200
    Size: 870.19 KB
    Location: CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION WARRIOR, IQ
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    Multiple soldiers in U.S. Army combat uniforms and helmets are clustered together in a desert environment, appearing to assist or support one another near a large explosion or detonation event. A significant blast with bright flames and white smoke is visible to their immediate right, with what appears to be a structure being destroyed. The scene suggests a breaching operation, demolition exercise, or combat training scenario.
    The image shows a large fireball explosion occurring in close proximity to a tan/desert-colored military armored vehicle, likely a MRAP or HMMWV variant. Debris and fragments are visible being propelled outward from the blast. The vehicle appears to be stationary in an arid, flat desert environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is kneeling on arid desert terrain, focused on handling a wire or cord connected to a small green object on the ground. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet with mounted equipment, body armor, and tactical vest. The background shows a flat, sandy desert landscape with hazy skies.
    The image shows a military explosive ordnance disposal or demolition operation in a desert environment. A cylindrical munition or demolition charge, olive drab in color with yellow markings and black tape securing components, is being lowered into a prepared hole in sandy soil. Military personnel in desert combat boots are visible standing nearby.
    The image shows two simultaneous large explosions occurring on a flat, arid desert terrain. Both detonations produce visible fireballs with orange-yellow flames surrounded by large plumes of brown earth and dark smoke being ejected upward and outward. Sparse vegetation and distant structures are faintly visible on the horizon.

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