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Air-assault mission in Paktika province

Air-assault mission in Paktika province by The U.S. Army.
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Paratroopers from 3rd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division prepare to load a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter in the Bermel District of the Paktika province in eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 13, during an air-assault mission to detain a known militant. (Photo by U.S. Army Pfc. Andrya Hill, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

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Der Theo ©  Pro User  says:

Great!
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kitplummer says:

What's the black tubed thing with the shoulder sling?
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p38_comminus says:

@kitplummer, it's a Tactical Leaf-blower. For when you need a couple of M-18's but left them laying on your bunk - thankfully you packed your Tactical Leaf-blower!!

LOL, seriously though, what is that?
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kitplummer says:

@p38_comminus - that's frackin' hilarious. Perhaps its all the crap flying everywhere that invokes that image - but, it sure does look like a leaf blower.
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RowleyWEEfan says:

@kitplummer & p38_commimus, i beleive that is a mortar.

here you can see a similar tube and that square base thing half visible on the right side of the pic:
www.25idl.army.mil/Deployment/OEF%20Afghanist an/Deploymen...

and on this one you you can see a very similar tube (and the round-cool!):
www.blackfive.net/photos/uncategorized/2009/0 2/18/mortar_...

and yes with the way this Soldier is holding it and with the roto-wash it looks like a leaf blower. very cool picture.
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p38_comminus says:

@RowleyWEEfan, thanks! You must be or know some 11C's to recognize that!!

This photo is very cool!
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SouthernBreeze - "God bless us, every one!"  Pro User  says:

Man!

This is a FRONT PAGE quality picture!

Kudos galore, to you, U.S. Army Pfc. Andrya Hill!
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SSG Wells  Pro User  says:

yeah, great capture
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olmer2009 says:

Wow!
moon
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SkyShaper  Pro User  says:

An exceptional work
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.Alexander  Pro User  says:

Awesome picture.
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☞Today's✿Addiction☜ (Happy New-Year!)  Pro User  says:

BEAUTIFUL SHOT!!!

YOU ARE INVITED TO DISPLAY YOUR IMAGE

There is hope!

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latte11 says:

From a thumbnail view, this looks magical. I had no idea what is was - So much motion and flight.
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Silver Lensman  Pro User  says:

Right, a great picture! The object in the right foreground appears to be the tube of a M224 60mm Mortar.
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Σταύρος  Pro User  says:

holy moly , that's the real deal !
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JHGagle | Photo  Pro User  says:

The action in this really takes you into the scene. Great shot! Brings back memories.
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m.chreptowicz says:

Awesome ! just awesome ..... even more !:D
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