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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms, are conducting a live-fire weapons qualification exercise on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. Multiple shooters are positioned in kneeling and standing stances, firing at silhouette targets arranged along the port side of the deck. Numerous spent brass casings are scattered across the deck surface, indicating significant firing activity has already taken place.

    USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18), AT SEA

    09.10.2013

    Photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct live fire training aboard the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Sept. 10, 2013. The Marines and Sailors with 13th MEU will deploy for several months in support of theater requirements of Geographic Combatant Commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Combat Camera/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2013
    Date Posted: 09.10.2013 17:17
    Photo ID: 1014549
    VIRIN: 130910-M-IO267-013
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 1.18 MB
    Location: USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18), AT SEA
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