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    Bravo Battery Fires Howitzers [Image 19 of 25]

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    Military personnel are operating a large artillery piece, likely an M198 or M777 howitzer, which has just been fired as evidenced by the smoke cloud visible near the muzzle. The scene is set in an arid, open terrain under a bright sun, with camouflage netting overhead providing partial concealment. At least two soldiers in combat uniforms and helmets are visible working the artillery system.

    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., 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 22:07
    Photo ID: 2253144
    VIRIN: 151022-M-PC554-260
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 16.28 MB
    Location: SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, US

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