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    Marines train for on ship fire fighting [Image 6 of 9]

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    A team of military personnel in blue coveralls and protective helmets are conducting a firefighting training exercise, directing a fire hose at an active fire on what appears to be a mock aircraft fuselage or training prop. The trainees are lined up in a chain formation gripping a single hose, wearing camouflage pants, blue tops, and color-coded helmets with ear protection. The wet ground and controlled burn setup indicate this is a structured fire suppression drill.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    06.26.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Cayce Nevers 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 and Marine Medium Tiltroter Squadron 263 learn to use the fire hose on the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device during the shipboard training at Cherry Point June 26. The shipboard firefighting training is part of the required training for every Marine before they will be allowed to deploy on the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2013
    Date Posted: 07.02.2013 17:21
    Photo ID: 964681
    VIRIN: 130626-M-DB277-111
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 8.95 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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