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    U.S. Marine and New Zealand gunners fire cannons in snowstorm to conclude Exercise Brimstone [Image 12 of 19]

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    The image shows military personnel operating under a camouflage netting in what appears to be a field exercise or training environment. A central figure in USMC (United States Marine Corps) digital camouflage uniform and tactical vest is handling what appears to be an artillery ramrod or cleaning rod near a artillery piece. At least two other soldiers are visible in the background, one wearing a different camouflage pattern suggesting a multinational exercise.

    WAIOURU MILITARY TRAINING AREA, NEW ZEALAND

    06.24.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer 

    1st Marine Division

    Lance Corporal Dakota S. Myrick, an artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, cleans the barrel of the L119 light gun during Exercise Brimstone here, June 24. Myrick, a 20-year-old native of Polk City, Iowa, worked on the gun with Marines and New Zealand gunners. Exercise Brimstone is a part of Exercise Galvanic Kiwi, a U.S. Marine Corps and New Zealand Army training exchange designed to enhance interoperability and foster military-to-military relations between the U.S. and New Zealand.

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2012
    Date Posted: 07.02.2012 17:07
    Photo ID: 617147
    VIRIN: 120624-M-XZ121-052
    Resolution: 3600x2554
    Size: 2.58 MB
    Location: WAIOURU MILITARY TRAINING AREA, NZ
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