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    Comprehensive event during Forest Light 19.1 [Image 14 of 18]

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    A military service member in full combat gear is positioned low in tall dry grass, aiming a rifle with an optical scope. The individual is wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage, a tactical helmet with a night vision device mount, and ballistic sunglasses. The scene appears to be a field training exercise or operational overwatch position.

    JAPAN

    12.15.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps 

    3d Marine Division     

    A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, sights in during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Japan, on Dec. 15, 2018. This is the first time in 13 years that the reserve unit 2/23 is active and deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. They will conduct multiple bilateral training exercises in various countries to improve their combat readiness and strengthen international relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps)

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    Date Taken: 12.15.2018
    Date Posted: 01.07.2019 02:18
    Photo ID: 5012844
    VIRIN: 181215-M-BP396-069
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 927.84 KB
    Location: JP
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    Two military personnel are photographed from behind in an open field with dry grass and hills in the background during overcast conditions. One soldier, wearing MARPAT camouflage and carrying a large tactical rucksack, is pointing toward the horizon while the other carries a rifle. A US flag patch is visible on the lead soldier's pack, indicating US Marine Corps affiliation.
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