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    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is loading a belt-fed grenade launcher, identifiable as an Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher. The soldier is feeding a linked belt of 40mm grenades into the weapon's feed tray. The image is taken in an outdoor field environment during what appears to be a training exercise.

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    03.04.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg 

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    A reconnaissance Marine with seocnd platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan, loads 40 mm grenades into a MK-19 automatic grenade launcher on the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility as part of a weapons training package, March 4, 2014. 3rd Recon Bn. fired multiple weapon systems, such as the .50 Caliber M2 Browning heavy machine gun, MK-19 automatic grenade launcher and M136 AT-4 rocket launchers, as part of a two day weapons package for Exercise Sandfisher. The weapons package focused on increasing the platoon’s proficiency with each system on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

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    Date Taken: 03.04.2014
    Date Posted: 03.07.2014 15:24
    Photo ID: 1181680
    VIRIN: 140304-M-DP650-004
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 19.5 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US
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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are patrolling through a lush green grassy hillside terrain. Both soldiers are carrying large tactical backpacks and are armed with rifles. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical environment based on the dense green vegetation.
    The image shows multiple military personnel in combat positions on a grassy field, aiming rifles in a coordinated tactical formation. The soldiers are wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms, suggesting they are U.S. Marines. A large tactical backpack is visible to the left, and a body of water is visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are observed from behind, overlooking a coastal training range with green hills and ocean in the background. Smoke or dust is visible in the mid-ground, suggesting active firing or an explosion on the range. The setting appears to be a live-fire military exercise at a coastal installation.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is loading a belt-fed grenade launcher, identifiable as an Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher. The soldier is feeding a linked belt of 40mm grenades into the weapon's feed tray. The image is taken in an outdoor field environment during what appears to be a training exercise.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are operating a crew-served automatic grenade launcher from a prone/seated position on a grass field. The weapon appears to have just been fired, as evidenced by visible smoke at the muzzle and what appears to be a projectile in flight to the right. The setting appears to be a military training range with green hills and clear blue sky in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are positioned prone on a grassy field, engaging in what appears to be a live-fire training exercise. Multiple weapons systems are visible including a belt-fed machine gun being actively fired, with visible smoke/muzzle blast. The setting appears to be a coastal location with ocean visible in the background.
    A military service member in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is aiming a shoulder-fired rocket launcher in an outdoor field setting. The soldier is equipped with full combat gear including a tactical vest, helmet, and sunglasses. The weapon appears to be an AT4 or similar single-use anti-armor rocket launcher based on its visible markings and shape.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are firing what appears to be an AT4 or similar shoulder-launched rocket/recoilless weapon system from a coastal elevated position. A visible backblast of dust and debris is being expelled rearward from the weapon discharge. The setting appears to be a coastal training range with ocean, islands, and green hillside terrain visible in the background.
    Military personnel in combat uniforms are conducting a live-fire training exercise on a coastal grassy terrain. Two or three soldiers are kneeling and firing what appears to be an AT4 or similar shoulder-launched rocket weapon, producing a distinctive bright yellow-green flame and smoke discharge. The backdrop features an ocean with small islands and mountains visible in the distance.
    The image depicts a military training exercise taking place on a range with rolling green hills in the background. Multiple personnel in tactical gear are visible through heavy smoke and dust, with muzzle flashes indicating live or blank fire. The scene includes earthen berms, target markers, and range infrastructure consistent with a live-fire training environment.

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