Artillary piece in Afghanistan - by: Tim King
The Mongolian Army demonstrates the finer points of artillery repair to Afghans, Americans and other coalition forces. These soldiers were specialized in their knowledge of this particular weapon, known as the Soviet D-30 Howitzer. They require new seals and new lubricants which are hard to come by but one by one with the help of the Mongolians and others, the ANA are bringing these guns of their former enemies back to life.
Weapons of Former Enemies Revitalized for Afghan Army
Picture by Tim King from his time as an embedded reporter in Afghanistan with the Oregon National Guard.
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Date: 12/08/2006
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Full size:
350x265
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