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    Non-Lethal But Still Effective [Image 1 of 8]

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    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are crouched together behind ballistic shields during what appears to be a controlled demolition or breaching exercise. Smoke and debris are visible in front of them, indicating a recent detonation. The setting appears to be a training facility in an arid environment.

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    01.18.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Branden Bourque 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

    U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, take cover after throwing non-lethal grenades during a non-lethal weapons training exercise, Jan. 18, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed to employ ground, logistics and air capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Branden J. Bourque)

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    Date Taken: 01.18.2020
    Date Posted: 01.19.2020 06:00
    Photo ID: 6030575
    VIRIN: 200118-M-FG361-021
    Resolution: 5828x3885
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: KW
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    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are crouched together behind ballistic shields during what appears to be a controlled demolition or breaching exercise. Smoke and debris are visible in front of them, indicating a recent detonation. The setting appears to be a training facility in an arid environment.
    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are crouched behind protective barriers during what appears to be a live-fire training exercise. An explosion or detonation is visible at a row of shooting targets downrange, producing a bright flash and dust cloud. The setting is an arid, sandy outdoor range environment.
    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are crouched together behind a barrier at what appears to be a live-fire training range. An explosion or detonation is actively occurring at the target boards directly in front of them, producing a bright flash, smoke, and debris. The setting appears to be an outdoor range built into a sandy hillside or berm.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are on a training range, with one individual firing what appears to be a signal/flare launcher or less-lethal munition launcher. Smoke and discharge are visible at the muzzle of the weapon, indicating it has just been fired. The setting appears to be a controlled military training facility with a perimeter fence and sandy ground.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage is firing what appears to be an M32 grenade launcher or similar weapon from behind cover. Spent casings or projectile debris are visible in the air to the right of the frame, indicating the weapon has just been discharged. Smoke is visible in the background, suggesting an active training exercise or combat operation.
    A soldier wearing MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is photographed from behind while firing a rifle toward a damaged or rubble-strewn structure. Visible muzzle smoke indicates the weapon has just been discharged. The soldier is equipped with full tactical gear including body armor, helmet, and a loaded pack.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform fires a pump-action shotgun at what appears to be a military training range. The weapon is actively discharging, with visible muzzle flash and ejected casing captured mid-frame. A second uniformed individual is partially visible in the background left.
    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are gathered together in a celebratory huddle, raising bottles in the air. They are positioned in front of a large concrete aircraft revetment or hardened shelter structure in what appears to be a desert environment. The image captures a moment of camaraderie and celebration among the service members.

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    U.S. Marine Corps
    Readiness
    Crisis Response
    19.2
    SPMAGTF-CR-CC
    CJTF-OIR
    Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
    Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
    Marines
    U.S. Central Command
    MARCENT
    USMC
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