A familiar sign at GTMO

Guantanamo: minefield

The most extensive minefields in the western world surround the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanimo Bay. The ones on the American side of the fence are maintained by the Marines of the Minefield Maintenance unit. Theirs is a dangerous test of nerves.

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A familiar sign at GTMO

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Getting ready to enter the minefield

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Looking for explosives

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When one goes off

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Medics respond

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But first, remaining mines must be marked

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The situation is assessed

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The wounded Marine is dragged back

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First-aid is rendered

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