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Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are seated at a conference table in what appears to be an official briefing or meeting room. The Marine on the right is speaking and gesturing with his hand, while the Marine on the left listens attentively. An American flag and a United States Marine Corps flag are visible in the background.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

10.30.2017

Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy

Air Force Special Tactics

Lt. Col. Steven J. Eastin, commander of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, asks questions during the Reconnaissance Team Leader Course student team briefing, Oct. 30, 2017, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Three Special Tactics Airmen graduated from RTLC in November, following two months of rigorous desert, jungle and amphibious training. RTLC is designed to develop junior service members into better team leaders through realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)

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Date Taken:	10.30.2017
Date Posted:	01.24.2018 00:06
Photo ID:	4093589
VIRIN:	171030-F-BH566-1203
Resolution:	4338x2767
Size:	1.53 MB
Location:	MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US

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