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    U.S. Marines conduct artillery fires during ARTP 19.4 [Image 1 of 15]

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    The image shows U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms operating what appears to be an M777 155mm lightweight howitzer during a field exercise or live-fire training event. Multiple crew members are actively engaged around the artillery piece, with at least two soldiers crouching near the breech area performing loading or maintenance operations. The setting appears to be an arid or semi-arid training environment with dry grass visible in the background.

    OITA, JAPAN

    02.14.2020

    Photo by Cpl. Timothy Hernandez 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth Dunny (left) and Lance Cpl. Christian Castro push a round into a M777 Howitzer during the Artillery Relocation Training Program 19.4 at Hijudai Maneuvering Area, Oita, Japan, Feb 11, 2020. ARTP is a regularly scheduled training exercise conducted by several units within 3rd Marine Division. The program provides essential live-fire training in different regions throughout Japan to increase combat readiness and better support the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. Dunny and Castro are assigned to Alpha Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Dunny is a native of Polar, Wiss. Castro is a native of Atlanta, Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Hernandez)

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    Date Taken: 02.14.2020
    Date Posted: 03.01.2020 02:47
    Photo ID: 6116755
    VIRIN: 200214-M-TV413-086
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 14.53 MB
    Location: OITA, JP
    Hometown: ATLANTA, GEORGIA, US
    Hometown: POLAR, WISCONSIN, US
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    Downloads: 13

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    The image shows U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms operating what appears to be an M777 155mm lightweight howitzer during a field exercise or live-fire training event. Multiple crew members are actively engaged around the artillery piece, with at least two soldiers crouching near the breech area performing loading or maintenance operations. The setting appears to be an arid or semi-arid training environment with dry grass visible in the background.
    The image shows U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms operating what appears to be an M777 155mm howitzer artillery piece. Two Marines in the foreground are handling an artillery round, preparing to load it into the weapon system. Additional personnel are visible in the background observing or assisting with the operation.
    A group of military personnel and civilians are gathered under a camouflage netting in an outdoor field setting. The group appears to include soldiers in two distinct camouflage patterns — likely Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines — alongside civilian observers, journalists, and media personnel. This appears to be a joint military exercise briefing or media engagement event.
    The image shows U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms operating what appears to be an M777 lightweight howitzer artillery piece. Multiple crew members are actively engaged in loading or servicing the weapon system, suggesting a live-fire exercise or training operation. The scene depicts coordinated artillery crew procedures in an outdoor field environment.
    The image shows a group of military personnel from at least two different forces engaged in what appears to be a joint training exercise or briefing. Soldiers wearing MARPAT (US Marine Corps) digital camouflage and soldiers wearing Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force camouflage pattern uniforms are gathered together in an outdoor field setting. One soldier is holding what appears to be a weapon or equipment item while communicating with others.
    A military briefing or debriefing is taking place outdoors in a mountainous, arid terrain. A central figure in MARPAT digital camouflage and a plate carrier vest is addressing a group of soldiers, gesturing with both hands. The group includes personnel in at least two different camouflage patterns, suggesting a multinational or joint training exercise.
    The image shows a military artillery piece covered with camouflage netting in an open, arid landscape with rolling hills in the background. The weapon appears to have just been fired, as projectiles or debris are visible in the sky above. The scene suggests a live-fire military training exercise or combat operation.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat uniform and gear is operating what appears to be an M777 155mm howitzer artillery piece. Smoke is visible near the breech area, suggesting the weapon has recently been fired or is in the process of being operated. The scene appears to be a field training exercise or combat operation, with camouflage netting visible overhead.
    Two soldiers in digital camouflage uniforms and helmets are closely examining an artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer, in a field training environment. Additional personnel are visible in the background near military equipment. The setting appears to be an open training range with mountainous terrain in the distance.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are setting up or emplacing what appears to be an M777 howitzer artillery piece in an outdoor field environment. The soldiers are actively working with shovels and their hands to prepare the gun position, with motion blur indicating rapid, coordinated movement. The scene appears to be a training exercise based on the organized, deliberate nature of the activity.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are positioned in and around a trench or earthen depression in a dry, open terrain environment. One soldier stands above the trench observing the surroundings while a second remains seated within the trench. The setting appears to be a training exercise or tactical field operation, with utility poles, a dirt road, and bare trees visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is positioned near what appears to be an M777 howitzer or similar artillery piece that has just fired, as evidenced by the smoke visible from the barrel. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tactical helmet with NVG mount, ballistic goggles, and a plate carrier with MOLLE attachments. The setting appears to be an open, arid training or operational environment.
    The image is taken from inside a military HMMWV (Humvee), looking through the windshield at a convoy of military vehicles ahead. A soldier in tactical gear and helmet is visible in the driver's seat on the left side. Outside, a large military cargo truck (likely an LMTV or HEMTT) is transporting what appears to be a towed artillery piece or heavy equipment under camouflage netting.
    Two U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage are operating what appears to be an Mk 19 grenade launcher or similar crew-served weapon system in a field training environment. The standing Marine is loading or handling a green ammunition canister marked 'US Army' and 'Picatinny Arsenal,' while a second Marine is positioned at the weapon system. The setting appears to be a mountainous, open terrain range with dry grass and overcast skies.
    A silhouetted soldier operates what appears to be a large artillery piece under camouflage netting in a winter environment. The image is backlit, creating strong silhouette contrast against an overcast sky with visible smoke or exhaust. Snow is visible on the ground, suggesting cold-weather operational conditions.

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