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    24th MEU increases airfield security proficiency [Image 5 of 5]

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    A military service member in digital camouflage uniform is positioned behind a concrete fortified structure, manning what appears to be a belt-fed machine gun. The soldier is in a defensive firing position within what looks like a guard post or range structure with a metal cage framework. The setting appears to be a military training facility based on the controlled environment and road visible in the background.

    CAMP DAVIS, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    02.19.2019

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A Marine provides security during a simulated airfield occupation scenario on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Feb. 19, 2019. The exercise was conducted to increase proficiency and enhance air and ground force response procedures as a composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

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    Date Taken: 02.19.2019
    Date Posted: 02.20.2019 07:13
    Photo ID: 5115737
    VIRIN: 190219-M-NV243-0008
    Resolution: 5362x3575
    Size: 1.73 MB
    Location: CAMP DAVIS, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 60
    Downloads: 14

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    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is kneeling in a field, aiming a scoped rifle (appears to be an M38 SDMR or similar designated marksman rifle) using a tactical backpack as a stabilizing rest. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tan ballistic helmet, plate carrier, and tactical gloves. In the background, a U.S. military aircraft (identifiable by the star-and-bar insignia, appears to be an OV-10 Bronco or similar) is visible on what appears to be an airfield or training area.
    A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is captured in a low hover or landing/takeoff phase over a dirt/grass field, with debris being kicked up by rotor wash. The aircraft bears the markings of VMM-261 (or similar Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron) with tail number 6484 and side number 04, featuring a bull skull squadron insignia. The setting appears to be a remote or expeditionary landing zone surrounded by a treeline under overcast skies.
    A military service member in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is positioned at a window opening, aiming a rifle outward toward an open field. The soldier is equipped with full combat gear including a Kevlar helmet, tactical vest, and optical scope mounted on the weapon. The setting appears to be a training exercise at a military installation based on the controlled environment and safety marker visible on the weapon.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and combat gear are operating a machine gun from an elevated platform during what appears to be a training exercise. One Marine is prone behind the weapon while the other assists from above. An ammunition can with a belt of cartridges is visible nearby.
    A military service member in digital camouflage uniform is positioned behind a concrete fortified structure, manning what appears to be a belt-fed machine gun. The soldier is in a defensive firing position within what looks like a guard post or range structure with a metal cage framework. The setting appears to be a military training facility based on the controlled environment and road visible in the background.

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