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    Marines test weapons knowledge, skills in the Arizona desert [Image 27 of 30]

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    The image shows a collection of M18 colored smoke grenades in olive drab canisters stored together in what appears to be a bag or container. The grenades display visible warning text and color-coded indicators including purple and green markings. These are standard U.S. military-issue smoke signaling devices used for marking, signaling, and screening purposes.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    04.25.2015

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jodson Graves 

    Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1

    U.S. Marine Corps M-18 Smoke Grenades are stacked for Final Exercise 3 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) Course 2-15 near Yuma, Ariz., April 25, 2015. WTI is a seven-week event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jodson B. Graves, 2nd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2015
    Date Posted: 04.26.2015 18:03
    Photo ID: 1897817
    VIRIN: 150425-M-SW506-575
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 4.59 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA, US
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