U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Bessette, a machine gunner with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, engages simulated targets with an M240G/B medium machine gun during a live-fire training event at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 30, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)
| Date Taken: | 01.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.02.2026 21:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9504193 |
| VIRIN: | 260130-M-DT244-1208 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 4.53 MB |
| Location: | POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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