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    1st CEB Demolishes Range 119 [Image 2 of 3]

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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned on a vehicle-mounted heavy machine gun in a desert training environment. Numerous spent brass casings and links are scattered across the vehicle platform, indicating recent firing activity. Additional military vehicles are visible in the background along a paved road, suggesting a convoy or range exercise.

    MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2010

    Photo by Cpl. John McCall 

    1st Marine Division

    Lance Cpl. Alex Gonzales, 20, a supply administration clerk from Bakersfield, Calif., fires the M2 .50 caliber machine gun while Sgt. Matthew King, 24, a sapper instructor from Smithfield, Va., acts as an assistant gunner during crew served weapons training, Aug. 20. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion were taught how to properly operate, maintain and take apart the weapon. 1st CEB is currently conducting Enhanced Mojave Viper, a pre-deployment training evolution used to prepare Marines for Afghanistan. Gonzales will be part of a personal security detachment for the battalion commander once in Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2010
    Date Posted: 09.01.2010 10:51
    Photo ID: 314630
    VIRIN: 100820-M-5160M-771
    Resolution: 2448x1632
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    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform and helmet is operating a mounted heavy machine gun, visible in silhouette against a clear blue sky. Large-caliber ammunition rounds are clearly visible in the feed tray of the weapon. The image appears to be taken during a military training exercise or operational deployment.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned on a vehicle-mounted heavy machine gun in a desert training environment. Numerous spent brass casings and links are scattered across the vehicle platform, indicating recent firing activity. Additional military vehicles are visible in the background along a paved road, suggesting a convoy or range exercise.
    A close-up image of a military ammunition can labeled for .50 caliber cartridges, filled with belt-linked rounds. A gloved hand is visible handling the ammunition belt above the can. Spent brass casings and black links are scattered in the background, indicating recent firing activity.

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