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    Fleet Exercise 250 | U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment and Spanish marines conduct an artillery range [Image 6 of 10]

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    A military personnel member in desert camouflage uniform is working inside or on a military vehicle, appearing to perform maintenance or adjustment tasks. The individual is reaching upward with both hands toward mechanical components visible through an open hatch or window of an olive-drab armored vehicle. The setting appears to be outdoors with a partly cloudy sky visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    06.17.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    A Marine with the Spanish marine corps places artillery round shell casings inside a Spanish M109 Paladin during Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 14, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2026
    Date Posted: 06.19.2026 10:13
    Photo ID: 9761971
    VIRIN: 260617-M-DN278-1163
    Resolution: 7186x4793
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are seated inside what appears to be a large military vehicle or vessel. The soldiers are wearing desert camouflage uniforms with tactical vests, helmets equipped with night-vision goggle mounts, and carrying communications equipment. The interior setting suggests a troop transport scenario.
    Three soldiers in combat helmets are visible inside an armored military vehicle, viewed through an open hatch window. The vehicle displays a multi-tone camouflage pattern in green, brown, and black, and is equipped with a mounted weapon system on top. The setting appears to be a wooded or forested area, suggesting a field exercise or operational deployment.
    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with the M109 Paladin series, is positioned in an open grassy field and appears to have recently fired, as evidenced by visible smoke around the vehicle. The artillery piece is painted in a green camouflage pattern and has its barrel elevated at an angle. The setting appears to be a military training range surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are gathered on top of an armored vehicle, examining or operating a large gun barrel or cannon mount. One soldier, wearing a Spanish flag patch on the right shoulder, is crouching and closely inspecting a mechanical component of the weapon system. The scene appears to be a training or familiarization exercise conducted outdoors.
    Two military personnel wearing Spanish Army uniforms are handling what appears to be an artillery round or projectile near a large military vehicle or artillery system. Both soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms with visible Spanish flag patches on their right shoulders. They appear to be loading or inspecting the munition in an outdoor, wooded environment.
    A military personnel member in desert camouflage uniform is working inside or on a military vehicle, appearing to perform maintenance or adjustment tasks. The individual is reaching upward with both hands toward mechanical components visible through an open hatch or window of an olive-drab armored vehicle. The setting appears to be outdoors with a partly cloudy sky visible in the background.
    The image shows a military interaction between personnel wearing US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms and a soldier wearing a tan/desert camouflage uniform with a visible Spanish flag patch on the sleeve. The group appears to be engaged in a briefing or discussion near a military vehicle with a canvas cover in a forested setting. This appears to be a multinational military exercise or liaison meeting.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are operating what appears to be an artillery piece in a field training environment. At least two soldiers are visible handling a large artillery round near the breech of a howitzer. The setting appears to be a training range surrounded by pine trees in an overcast outdoor environment.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are conducting artillery operations around a large self-propelled howitzer, likely an M109 Paladin or similar 155mm artillery system. Soldiers are handling ammunition and equipment on a tarp laid on grass in what appears to be a field training exercise. A red safety light is visible on the rear of the vehicle, and a fire extinguisher is mounted nearby.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform is climbing or maneuvering through the hatch/opening of a military armored vehicle. The interior of the vehicle is visible, showing various equipment and a red fire extinguisher mounted on the right side. The vehicle's exterior shows green paint with visible wear and chipping.

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