SPMAGTF-South qualifies with non-lethal weapons [Image 11 of 11]

USS AMERICA, AT SEA

08.28.2014

Photo by Cpl. Donald Holbert 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

Lance Cpl. Juliana Valladares, a combat cargo specialist assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and a native of Turlock, Calif., performs upper body strikes on a sparring pad after being contaminated by oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during an OC qualification course aboard America, Aug. 28, 2014. Participants were required to execute multiple self-defense stations after being sprayed on the forehead before receiving their certification to carry OC. While in transit, Marines and Sailors aboard are taking advantage of training such as this in order to improve upon their military knowledge and tactics. SPMAGTF-South is currently embarked aboard America in support of her maiden transit, "America visits the Americas." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Donald Holbert/ Released)

• Date Taken: 08.28.2014
• Date Posted: 09.03.2014 16:34
• Photo ID: 1533242
• VIRIN: 140828-M-HB658-452
• Resolution: 4292x2861
• Size: 680.34 KB
• Location: USS AMERICA, AT SEA
• Hometown: TURLOCK, CA, US