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    Mortars down range in Sweden during BALTOPS exercise [Image 4 of 19]

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    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are conducting a mortar firing exercise in an open field near a coastline. A mortar round is visibly airborne above the tube, with propellant smoke rising from the weapon system. Two soldiers are positioned at the mortar while a third stands nearby, apparently serving as an ammunition handler.

    SWEDEN

    06.11.2015

    Photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment launch 80 mm mortars in Sweden for a two-day training operation during BALTOPS 2015 June 11, 2015. BALTOPS is an annually reoccurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

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    Date Taken: 06.11.2015
    Date Posted: 06.14.2015 18:42
    Photo ID: 1999388
    VIRIN: 150611-M-ML847-210
    Resolution: 3041x2027
    Size: 1.48 MB
    Location: SE
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