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    The image shows a military training exercise at an outdoor firing range, featuring soldiers in two distinct uniforms working together. Two soldiers in US Marine Corps desert MARPAT camouflage are visible alongside a larger group of soldiers wearing woodland/jungle camouflage uniforms and helmets. The setting appears to be a rocky, arid terrain with shooting target berms visible in the background.

    THIES, SENEGAL

    07.15.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Lance Cpl. Jason R. Demopoulos, a Columbus, Ohio, native and rifleman with 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, lines up among Gambian soldiers to shoot from the pivot. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques and maneuvers effective in urban environments and close-quarters battle. Exercise Western Accord 2012 is a multi-lateral training exercise with West African nations to increase understanding and interoperability, prevent conflict by enabling Africans to provide for their security and stability, strengthen relationships with partner nations, and promote and support U.S. national security priorities. Participating nations include the U.S., Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and France.

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2012
    Date Posted: 07.16.2012 05:54
    Photo ID: 625490
    VIRIN: 120715-M-XI134-1825
    Resolution: 3780x2668
    Size: 7.19 MB
    Location: THIES, SN
    Hometown: STUTTGART, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, DE
    Hometown: THIES, SN
    Hometown: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US
    Web Views: 150
    Downloads: 11

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    A US Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage is instructing a soldier wearing woodland camouflage and a helmet on rifle handling technique. The interaction appears to be a training exercise, with the Marine guiding the other soldier's grip and stance on what appears to be a bolt-action or semi-automatic rifle. Additional personnel are visible in the background on what appears to be an arid, open training range.
    A military training exercise showing two groups of soldiers in different uniforms conducting a tactical drill in a line formation. Soldiers in US Marine Corps desert camouflage pattern (MARPAT) are paired with soldiers in different camouflage uniforms, suggesting a joint or combined arms training exercise. All personnel are in a low tactical stance moving in a coordinated line while aiming rifles.
    The image depicts a multinational military training exercise with soldiers from at least two different nations conducting weapons drills in an outdoor environment. Personnel in US Marine Corps desert MARPAT uniforms are working alongside soldiers in green camouflage uniforms and steel pot helmets. The soldiers are practicing firing stances and movement techniques with various rifles.
    A soldier wearing a Gambian military uniform and camouflage helmet cover is aiming an AK-pattern rifle at a shooting range. The soldier displays a 'GAMBIA' patch with the Gambian flag on the left shoulder and corporal rank chevrons. The setting appears to be an outdoor firing range in an arid or semi-arid environment.
    The image shows a military training exercise at an outdoor firing range, featuring soldiers in two distinct uniforms working together. Two soldiers in US Marine Corps desert MARPAT camouflage are visible alongside a larger group of soldiers wearing woodland/jungle camouflage uniforms and helmets. The setting appears to be a rocky, arid terrain with shooting target berms visible in the background.

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