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    31st MEU Maritime Raid Force conducts deck shoot aboard USS America [Image 11 of 16]

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    The image shows a line of military personnel in full tactical gear holding pistols in a ready position. The lead soldier wears MARPAT digital camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, along with a helmet marked 'E-1' and mounted night vision goggles. The setting appears to be an outdoor tactical exercise or operation, likely aboard a naval vessel based on the blue structure visible in the background.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    03.26.2020

    Photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell  

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force reloads his M45A1 service pistol during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell) (Marines look pretty close together in this photo)

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    Date Taken: 03.26.2020
    Date Posted: 03.27.2020 18:26
    Photo ID: 6152813
    VIRIN: 200326-M-WB494-1011
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 10.19 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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    Downloads: 59

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    A military service member in full combat gear is firing a weapon at dusk or dawn over what appears to be an open body of water. The soldier is equipped with night vision goggles mounted on their helmet and is wearing camouflage fatigues with tactical vest. A visible muzzle flash or weapon-mounted light is illuminating from the firearm being discharged.
    A military service member in full combat gear is firing a weapon from the deck of a naval vessel at dusk or dawn. The operator is equipped with night vision goggles mounted on a helmet, suggesting low-light or night operations training or engagement. A muzzle flash and ejected casing are visible, indicating the weapon is actively being fired over open water.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is aiming down the sights of an M4 carbine rifle equipped with a holographic/red dot optic sight. The soldier is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tactical helmet with night vision device mount, and tactical gloves. The image is a close-up shot taken at dusk or dawn with an overcast sky in the background.
    A military service member in full combat gear is conducting a live-fire marksmanship exercise on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The shooter is aiming at a row of paper silhouette targets positioned at the far edge of the ship's deck. Spent brass casings are visible on the deck surface, indicating active or recent firing.
    The image is taken from inside a large naval vessel, looking outward through a wide arched hangar bay opening onto an open deck area. A group of silhouetted personnel, approximately 12-15 individuals, are standing near the stern edge of the ship with the open ocean and a partly cloudy sky visible in the background. Orange traffic cones line the interior deck, and what appear to be target boards or signage are visible among the personnel.
    A military service member in full tactical gear is aiming down the sights of an assault rifle. The soldier is wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage, a tactical helmet with night vision device mount, and communications headset, suggesting U.S. Marine Corps affiliation. The image is taken at dusk or dawn in what appears to be an outdoor operational environment.
    The image shows military personnel, likely U.S. Marines based on the distinctive MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms visible. The foreground subject is equipped with full tactical gear including a thigh-mounted holster, body armor, tactical gloves, and what appears to be a rifle. The setting appears to be the deck of a naval vessel, with open ocean and sky visible in the background.
    A military personnel member is conducting a pistol qualification or training exercise on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel at dusk or dawn. The shooter is firing at multiple standard silhouette targets positioned over open water. A spent brass casing is visible mid-air, indicating the weapon has just been discharged.
    A military personnel wearing camouflage uniform and combat helmet is conducting pistol qualification or training on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. The shooter is holding a semi-automatic pistol in a ready position while a spare magazine with visible ammunition is held in the support hand. Two blue-and-white circular shooting targets are positioned downrange over open ocean water.
    A silhouetted military personnel is photographed against a twilight sky, holding what appears to be a tablet or handheld device. The figure is equipped with full tactical gear including a helmet with night vision mount and body armor. The backlit composition creates a dramatic contrast between the dark figure and the pale blue-orange sky.
    The image shows a line of military personnel in full tactical gear holding pistols in a ready position. The lead soldier wears MARPAT digital camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, along with a helmet marked 'E-1' and mounted night vision goggles. The setting appears to be an outdoor tactical exercise or operation, likely aboard a naval vessel based on the blue structure visible in the background.
    A silhouetted figure wearing tactical military gear, including a helmet with night vision device, is firing a handgun. A spent cartridge casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm, captured mid-air. The image is a dramatic backlit silhouette shot against a blue sky.
    The image shows a silhouette of a heavily equipped military or tactical operator against a blue sky background. The figure is in an aiming stance with a rifle extended forward. The backlit composition renders all details as dark silhouettes, creating a dramatic contrast against the sky.
    A military service member in full tactical gear is inspecting or handling a semi-automatic pistol, likely a M1911-style handgun. The individual is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage uniform, a tactical helmet with night vision device (NVD) mounted, and tactical gloves. The image appears to be taken from an elevated or aircraft platform against an open sky background.
    A heavily equipped military operator, wearing MARPAT digital camouflage and identified by helmet marking 'E-1', is conducting a weapons check or inspection on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. At least one additional armed operator is visible in the background. The setting appears to be a maritime operation, likely a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) or similar naval boarding exercise.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting a live-fire marksmanship training exercise on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel at sea. One service member is aiming a rifle equipped with an optic sight at a paper shooting target, while a second observes and evaluates. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming an at-sea training environment.

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