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    Squeeze to Talk | CLR-37 Marines employ machine guns while strengthening communication skills [Image 1 of 7]

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    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'CHAVEZ' is handling a crew-served machine gun, likely an M2 .50 caliber or M240 machine gun. The Marine is wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage utilities. The setting appears to be an outdoor range or training environment with vegetation visible in the background.

    CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    06.20.2019

    Photo by Pfc. Courtney Robertson 

    3rd Marine Logistics Group

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Damian Chavez clears a .50 caliber machine gun before firing it during a machine gun range on Range 7, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 20, 2019. During the range, Marines with Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, trained to improve field communications skills while employing M249 light machine guns, M240B medium machine guns and .50 caliber machine guns. Chavez, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a ground electronic telecommunications systems maintainer with Comm. Co., CLR-37, 3rd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson)

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    Date Taken: 06.20.2019
    Date Posted: 06.27.2019 04:03
    Photo ID: 5521317
    VIRIN: 190620-M-HE766-1001
    Resolution: 6152x4102
    Size: 14.07 MB
    Location: CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP
    Hometown: ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, US
    Web Views: 87
    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'CHAVEZ' is handling a crew-served machine gun, likely an M2 .50 caliber or M240 machine gun. The Marine is wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage utilities. The setting appears to be an outdoor range or training environment with vegetation visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are engaged in a live-fire exercise in a vegetated outdoor environment. One Marine is operating a light machine gun mounted on a bipod, with visible muzzle smoke and an ejected brass casing captured mid-air. The setting appears to be a training range with foggy, overcast conditions.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniform is handling and inspecting a light machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or M27 IAR variant, in an outdoor training environment. The Marine is wearing tactical gloves, a helmet with communications equipment, and full combat gear. The setting appears to be a field training exercise on grassy terrain.
    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms are handling a firearm, appearing to perform maintenance or an inspection on the weapon. Both are wearing tactical gloves — one tan/coyote colored and one black — and one individual has a smartwatch visible on their wrist. A belt of ammunition is visible in the lower portion of the frame.
    Military personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are conducting a weapons training exercise on a grassy range. A prone shooter is positioned behind what appears to be an M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) with a linked ammunition belt, while a standing instructor points downrange providing guidance. The scene depicts a supervised live-fire or dry-fire training drill.
    A soldier in digital camouflage uniform and helmet is firing a light machine gun from a prone position. The weapon appears to be an M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) mounted on a bipod, with visible smoke and ejected brass casings indicating active fire. Multiple spent cartridge casings are visible on the ground, suggesting sustained firing.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear poses for a portrait in a mountainous, forested environment with overcast skies. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage utilities, a Kevlar helmet, plate carrier vest, and prescription eyeglasses. A rank insignia patch is visible on the front of the plate carrier.

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