The light it cast was enough to travel by without using their night-vision goggles.

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U.S. soldiers peered silently through night-vision goggles over the side of the truck into the darkness.

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As the sun goes down, the crew dons night-vision goggles, scanning for muzzle flashes or smoke trails.

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Elsewhere, agents have access to mobile lighting units, as well as hand-held infra-red cameras akin to night-vision goggles.

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An Iraqi private at Sather said he would prefer that the Americans stayed, in part because they came so well-equipped, with gear such as night-vision goggles.

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The duo were inspired by the energy needs of people who would not have ready access to the electric grid, particularly soldiers in the field, who often carry as much as 20 pounds of batteries to power their communications equipment, laptops and night-vision goggles, according to the news release.

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The Obama administration has been considering providing non-lethal military equipment, including night vision goggles, body armor and military training.

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