A mine-resistant, ambush-protected armored vehicle waits for loading. A mine-resistant, ambush-protected armored vehicle waits for loading onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, on June 24, 2008. The distribution of these vehicles is critical to the survival of service members operating in a combat environment where they may face improvised explosive device attacks. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.05 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 070627-Z-EGQ20-182.jpg Photo Gallery