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    An artillery piece, consistent with an M777 howitzer, is being fired by military personnel in a desert or arid training environment. A large cloud of white smoke and dust is visible from the muzzle blast, indicating the weapon has just been discharged. Several soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are positioned around the gun, with a camouflage netting structure visible to the right.

    SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    10.22.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus  

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A U.S. Marine with Battery “B”, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fires a M777A2 Howitzer during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) at San Clemente Island, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the PHIBRON-MEU the opportunity to integrate planning while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy Counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2015
    Date Posted: 10.27.2015 22:06
    Photo ID: 2253121
    VIRIN: 151022-M-PC554-178
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 10.74 MB
    Location: SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 14

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