Field Hospital Tent Under Camouflage Net Before Dawn

Yellow-green canvas walls of a field hospital tent rise beneath a heavy camouflage net draped overhead in Assam. The still hours before dawn hold a cool, early autumn air, evidenced by the slight dampness on the ground and the muted tones of the surrounding foliage. A sweeping beam of artificial light cuts through the darkness, illuminating stacked duffel bags lined with white labels that read clearly against the fabric. The light reveals the texture of the wet earth and the taut lines of the tent poles. Shadows stretch long across the floor where medical crates rest in neat rows. At the edge of the beam, a single boot print marks the mud near the entrance flap.