Third Platoon, Bravo Battery of the Automatic Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, lit up the Zabul province night by firing illumination from their M777A2, 155 mm howitzer at suspected enemy movements from FOB Pasab, Zharay District, Zabul province, Afghanistan, July 20, 2011. Photo by Sgt. Christopher McCann
Valerie's Essentials, daveyboyone, and 29 other people added this photo to their favorites.

Valerie's Essentials 23 months ago | reply
What a Picture!!! WoW... Stay Safe!!!
Johnney07 23 months ago | reply
Artillery!!!! Hoah!!
<Gonzo> 23 months ago | reply
Having been a 13F & a 13M I can appreciate a good 155mm! That triple "7" is a heck of a gun! However I don't think it quite beats a good old M-270A1!! (Just some good old professional rivalry, Nice picture)!
rosekota2011 23 months ago | reply
Love this pic its so nice
Mark Bonica 23 months ago | reply
wow - amazing colors
Scotty Man 23 months ago | reply
Elementis Regamus Proelium
This is a beautiful picture though, and Arty sure can deliver the goods.
Stay Strong and Be Safe.
Robert Romero 23 months ago | reply
These are the same guys that wake me up every night
smokevn 23 months ago | reply
Now you see why Arty is King of Battle.
Forgiven4ever1 23 months ago | reply
Awesome pic!!
Calvin Rocks Out 23 months ago | reply
boom
zredneckrodeo469 23 months ago | reply
my personal favorite is the 109 howitzer. its not the size of the gun, its how you use it! first round!!!
bryan62 23 months ago | reply
I agree z redneck. Arty Rocks!
californiawine1 23 months ago | reply
all me love to the fighting soldiers
Jim D-1 23 months ago | reply
Ba-choom!!!
D'oh Boy (Mark Holloway) 23 months ago | reply
What's an "Automatic Battalion"?
coll993 [deleted] 23 months ago | reply
SPlendid image, well captured..
Statevillain 23 months ago | reply
Fantastic image. Really brings it home. Be safe out there.
DANGER!1 18 months ago | reply
So cool. I love the color contrast and warm and cool color mix. Very nice