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    5th Battalion, 14th Regiment, conduct live artillery fire [Image 3 of 9]

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    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is operating or adjusting what appears to be an artillery piece or heavy weapon system. The soldier is working under a camouflage netting in an arid, desert environment. The image is a close-up action shot emphasizing the physical effort and focus of the operator.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.04.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel 

    Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Tavares, a field artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, adjusts coordinates to prepare for a fire mission during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 4, 2026. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are proving that they are ready to augment, reinforce, and fight alongside the active component at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2026
    Date Posted: 06.23.2026 10:03
    Photo ID: 9744212
    VIRIN: 260604-M-GA263-1136
    Resolution: 6663x4442
    Size: 3.52 MB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    The image shows a stockpile of 155mm artillery projectiles stored under camouflage netting. The shells are olive-drab colored and marked with text including 'TNT PROJECTILE W/SUPPL', lot numbers, and safety warnings reading 'REMOVE BEFORE FIRING'. They appear to be staged on wooden pallets in a field storage configuration.
    A military service member wearing MARPAT digital camouflage uniform and helmet is leaning over and handling artillery rounds. At least one additional service member is visible in the background. The foreground shows multiple large-caliber projectiles stored in close proximity.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is operating or adjusting what appears to be an artillery piece or heavy weapon system. The soldier is working under a camouflage netting in an arid, desert environment. The image is a close-up action shot emphasizing the physical effort and focus of the operator.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece, likely an M198 or M777 howitzer, under a camouflage netting. Smoke is visible near the breech of the weapon, suggesting a recent or ongoing firing sequence. The scene appears to be a desert or arid environment based on the sandy terrain and harsh lighting.
    Military personnel are positioned around a large artillery piece under a camouflage netting canopy. The scene depicts what appears to be an artillery crew at a concealed firing position, with the gun system prominently centered in the frame. The warm, high-contrast lighting and desert-toned environment suggest an arid operational environment.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating under a camouflage netting in what appears to be an arid environment. The central figure is using a targeting or observation device mounted on a tripod, while colleagues observe nearby. The setting and equipment suggest a forward observation or fire direction control operation.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and combat gear is handling a artillery propellant charge canister. The soldier is wearing a Kevlar helmet, protective eyewear, and body armor, and appears to be inspecting or preparing the munition component. The setting includes camouflage netting in the background, suggesting a field artillery position.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform is operating or adjusting what appears to be an M777 howitzer or similar artillery piece. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet, sunglasses, and tactical gloves while manipulating a hand wheel on the artillery system. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment under bright daylight conditions.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform operates or maintains a large artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer or similar towed artillery system, positioned under a camouflage netting in an arid desert environment. The scene appears to be a military field operation or training exercise. The warm, hazy lighting and sandy terrain suggest a Middle Eastern or desert Southwest setting.

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