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    Marine Raiders integrate with AFSOC [Image 31 of 36]

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    A night vision image captured through a circular lens showing a soldier holding a small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) above their head, likely preparing to hand-launch it. The image is rendered in characteristic green monochrome typical of image intensifier night vision devices. The UAV appears to be a small reconnaissance or surveillance drone with a conventional fixed-wing configuration.

    EGLIN RANGE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    05.22.2018

    Photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick 

    1st Special Operations Wing

    A U.S. Marine Corps Raider with the 3d Marine Raider Battalion launches a Puma All Environment unmanned aircraft system at Eglin Range, Fla., May 22, 2018. Marine Raiders used the Puma to accurately fire 60 mm high-explosive and illumination mortar rounds on simulated targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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    Date Taken: 05.22.2018
    Date Posted: 06.13.2018 11:57
    Photo ID: 4480653
    VIRIN: 180522-F-UQ958-0535
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 6.22 MB
    Location: EGLIN RANGE, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 365
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