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    U.S. Marines, French Army duel: Allies participate in close combat training [Image 2 of 8]

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    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are sparring with red SMAI boxing gloves in an outdoor setting. The fighter on the left wears a solid olive/tan camouflage uniform with a groin protector labeled 'C.P.E.', while the fighter on the right wears a USMC digital MARPAT camouflage uniform. Additional military personnel can be seen in the background near a thatched-roof gazebo, suggesting this is a structured combatives training exercise.

    QUARTIER GRIBEAUVAL, NEW CALEDONIA

    08.16.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.  

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    French Army Pfc. Quentin Antomarchi, left, an infantryman, and Cpl. Joseph J. Bennetti, a machine gunner, box during a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course at Quartier Gribeauval, New Caledonia, August 16, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations with our partners by exchanging a U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces infantry platoon. While the U.S. Marines are in New Caledonia, the French infantry platoon traveled to Australia to participate in Exercise Koolendong 16 with U.S. and Australian forces. Antomarchi from Toulouse, France, is with 92nd Infantry Regiment, French Army. Bennetti, from New York, New York, is with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2016
    Date Posted: 08.21.2016 05:14
    Photo ID: 2806819
    VIRIN: 160816-M-KE800-166
    Resolution: 5627x3751
    Size: 1.72 MB
    Location: QUARTIER GRIBEAUVAL, NC
    Hometown: TOULOUSE, HAUTE-GARONNE, FR
    Hometown: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US
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    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are sparring with red SMAI boxing gloves in an outdoor training exercise. The soldier on the left wears US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage with 'C.P.E.' visible on the belt, while the soldier on the right wears a different camouflage pattern suggesting a foreign military. Additional personnel in uniform are visible in the background near trees and a waterfront area.
    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are sparring with red SMAI boxing gloves in an outdoor setting. The fighter on the left wears a solid olive/tan camouflage uniform with a groin protector labeled 'C.P.E.', while the fighter on the right wears a USMC digital MARPAT camouflage uniform. Additional military personnel can be seen in the background near a thatched-roof gazebo, suggesting this is a structured combatives training exercise.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a martial arts or combat training exercise outdoors. The central figure is executing a knee strike or kick while wearing red boxing gloves and black knee pads. The training appears to take place on a grassy area adjacent to a multi-story building, with multiple participants visible in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a combat training exercise outdoors in a tropical setting. Two individuals wearing protective headgear and red boxing gloves are sparring in the center while others sit in a circle observing. The setting appears to be a military installation near a waterfront, identifiable by palm trees, a thatched gazebo, and a multi-story building in the background.
    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are engaged in a sparring session outdoors, both wearing protective headgear and red boxing/MMA gloves. A third military member sits in the background observing and smiling. The setting appears to be near a waterfront with trees and what looks like a marina visible in the background.
    A close-combat or martial arts training session is taking place outdoors among military personnel. One shirtless individual is being held in a chokehold or restraint technique by a second person, while a third individual wearing a 'C.I.N.C.' uniform and cap assists or instructs. A fourth person in military fatigues is visible in the background observing.
    Two individuals are engaged in a ground grappling or wrestling exercise on grass. One person wearing a black compression shirt (branded 'KIPSTA') is on their back while another person with blonde curly hair applies a chokehold or neck control technique from behind. The setting and camouflage pants visible suggest a military or combat training context.
    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms and olive drab t-shirts are engaged in a close-quarters combat or martial arts training exercise outdoors. One person appears to have the other in a chokehold or grappling hold. Additional personnel in similar uniforms are visible in the background, suggesting a group training session.

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