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    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2018 conducts indirect fire support exercise [Image 14 of 19]

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    Military personnel are operating an artillery piece, likely a howitzer, in a desert environment under camouflage netting. The weapon has just been fired, as evidenced by the visible smoke and dust blast emanating from the muzzle. Soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned around the artillery system.

    DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    08.09.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wetzel 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    U.S. Marines with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire an M777 Howitzer at known targets during training Aug. 9, 2018, at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. This was the first time an entire artillery battery deployed in support of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and demonstrates how the marine Air-Ground Task Force is equipped and organized to carry out national objectives in cooperation with international partners.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

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    Date Taken: 08.09.2018
    Date Posted: 08.14.2018 07:51
    Photo ID: 4643490
    VIRIN: 180809-M-AR635-955
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 17.93 MB
    Location: DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU
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