U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David Bessette II, left, and Cpl. William Kearney, both machine gunners with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, prepare to engage simulated targets during a dry-fire training event at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2026. The training exercise at PTA refined weapon system and tactical proficiency, strengthening overall combat readiness and preparing 3rd LCT for future operational requirements. Bessette is a native of California, and Kearney is a native of Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)
| Date Taken: | 01.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.23.2026 20:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9488647 |
| VIRIN: | 260117-M-DT244-1091 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 1.57 MB |
| Location: | POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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