An Ecuadorian Marine demonstrates immediate and remedial actions on the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 27, 2026. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
| Date Taken: | 04.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.02.2026 11:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9655423 |
| VIRIN: | 260427-M-VB488-1050 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 6.96 MB |
| Location: | EC |
| Web Views: | 0 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
This work, 22nd MEU (SOC) | Machine Gun Range with Ecuadorian Marines [Image 7 of 7], by SSgt Nathan Mitchell, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.