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    Royal flush: 2/10, British soldiers refine artillery capabilities [Image 5 of 9]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a light artillery piece, likely an L118 light gun or similar howitzer, under a camouflage netting canopy. The soldiers are wearing hearing protection and appear to be in the process of loading or maintaining the weapon system. The setting appears to be an open training range or field exercise environment.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    10.11.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey Liggins 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    British commando gunners prepare to fire an M119A3 Howitzer during field artillery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 11, 2017. British soldiers exchanged knowledge and skills with U.S. Marines to refine their artillery operation capabilities in preparation for joint exercise Bold Alligator, a large-scale, multinational Naval amphibious exercise to execute complex shaping, amphibious, and sea basing operations to improve U.S. and coalition ship-to-shore capabilities. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment and the British soldiers are with 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

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    Date Taken: 10.11.2017
    Date Posted: 10.12.2017 16:42
    Photo ID: 3858210
    VIRIN: 171011-M-OX257-099
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 2.46 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Military personnel from at least two nations are gathered under a camouflage netting canopy, examining what appears to be a tactical ground-based weapons or sensor system with a digital display screen. The soldier on the right wears a British Union Jack flag patch on his sleeve, while the soldier on the left wears US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage, indicating a joint multinational military exercise or training event. The setting appears to be an open field environment with overcast skies.
    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are operating what appears to be an M777 howitzer or similar artillery piece under a camouflage netting. The crew is handling artillery rounds and manning the weapon system in an open field environment. The scene depicts an active artillery crew during what appears to be a training exercise or field operation.
    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'CORLISS' is operating what appears to be an artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer or similar field artillery system, under camouflage netting. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage utilities, a tactical vest with a pack, and a combat helmet. At least one other Marine is visible assisting with the weapon system.
    A military artillery piece is concealed beneath a large camouflage net in an open grassy field. The weapon appears to have recently fired, as evidenced by smoke visible to the right side of the image. The scene depicts a field artillery position using standard military concealment techniques.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a light artillery piece, likely an L118 light gun or similar howitzer, under a camouflage netting canopy. The soldiers are wearing hearing protection and appear to be in the process of loading or maintaining the weapon system. The setting appears to be an open training range or field exercise environment.
    A group of military personnel in MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniforms are operating an artillery piece under a camouflage net in a field setting. The soldiers are wearing hearing protection and appear to be loading or servicing the weapon system, which bears the marking '01 TG 73'. The scene suggests a live-fire exercise or operational artillery drill.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are working with mortar rounds and ammunition crates in an open field. They appear to be preparing or handling mortar ammunition, with multiple brown ammunition storage containers and projectiles visible around them. A military vehicle and stacked ammunition crates are visible in the background.
    Military personnel in multicam/MTP camouflage uniforms are handling artillery ammunition in an open field setting. The foreground soldier is handling a labeled 105mm artillery cartridge container, with additional ammunition cases and equipment scattered on the grass. This appears to be a field artillery preparation or training exercise.
    An artillery piece is captured mid-firing in an open grassy field, with a large plume of white smoke billowing from the muzzle. The weapon system is heavily covered in camouflage netting, blending it into the surrounding treeline. The setting appears to be a rural or forested training or combat environment.

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