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    Marines conduct IED training during Exercise Desert Scimitar [Image 10 of 18]

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    The image shows military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms working at ground level among rocky rubble and debris. At least two individuals are visible, with one kneeling and using hands to work with equipment or objects embedded in the rocky ground. Dust is visible in the air around the area of activity.

    MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.03.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer 

    1st Marine Division

    Marines conceal a simulated improvised explosive device using rocks and dirt here, May 3, 2013. Marines with Truck Company Alpha, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, used the simulator to train their Marines to identify IEDs and respond to attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

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    Date Taken: 05.03.2013
    Date Posted: 05.06.2013 21:23
    Photo ID: 924474
    VIRIN: 130503-M-XZ121-056
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 3.25 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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