An M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank fires suppressive rounds at targets during Hammer Strike, a brigade level live fire exercise conducted by the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, at the Udairi Range Complex near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Wednesday. The operation showcased the Sledgehammer Brigade’s firepower and soldiers’ training to the unit’s Kuwaiti counterparts who were present for the mission. The Sledgehammer Brigade’s deployment to Kuwait is aimed at enhancing capabilities between the U.S. and the Kuwaiti forces in order to promote security and stabilization in the region.
Date Taken: | 11.07.2012 |
Date Posted: | 11.09.2012 14:49 |
Photo ID: | 779494 |
VIRIN: | 121107-A-1524J-952 |
Resolution: | 4256x2319 |
Size: | 2.31 MB |
Location: | CAMP BUEHRING, KW |
Web Views: | 201 |
Downloads: | 57 |
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