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    Fox Co., 2/2 Marines conduct Operation Grizzly Part 2 [Image 9 of 48]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage is shown in a raised firing position, aiming an M4 carbine with multiple attachments. The soldier is equipped with full combat gear including a MICH/ACH helmet with a night vision mount, tactical gloves, and a backpack. The arid, hazy background suggests a desert combat environment.

    HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    07.18.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena  

    Regional Command Southwest

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John J. McConnell, from Brooklawn, N.J., and assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (Fox Co., 2/2), engages the enemy with his M203 grenade launcher during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. Grizzly was a counter insurgent operation to deter enemy activity, establish a presence and gather human intelligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2013
    Date Posted: 07.21.2013 15:27
    Photo ID: 977346
    VIRIN: 130718-M-YH552-269
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 3.74 MB
    Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
    Hometown: BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, US
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