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    U.S. Marines conduct MAAWS live-fire range [Image 4 of 5]

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    Four military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are conducting a live-fire exercise on elevated coastal terrain. One soldier is firing a shoulder-launched rocket weapon, with visible backblast smoke and a projectile in flight. The ocean is visible in the background, suggesting a coastal or island training environment.

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    06.23.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jashua Hernandez Ramos 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M3A1 multi-role anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system during a live-fire range as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii,  June 23, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jashua Hernandez Ramos)

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2026
    Date Posted: 06.27.2026 14:25
    Photo ID: 9777197
    VIRIN: 260623-M-BX561-1163
    Resolution: 7952x5304
    Size: 20.05 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US
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    The image shows what appears to be U.S. Marines in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniforms during a weapons training or maintenance exercise. The central focal point is a view down the muzzle of a large-caliber barrel, revealing the rifling (spiral grooves) inside the bore. The setting appears to be an outdoor training range with green hills visible in the background.
    The image shows multiple military personnel in full combat gear handling what appear to be rocket launcher tubes or similar cylindrical weapons systems. The soldiers are wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms, tactical helmets with communication headsets, and protective eyewear, consistent with U.S. Marine Corps equipment. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or operational environment near a body of water.
    A person wearing military digital camouflage and black tactical gloves (Mechanix brand) is handling what appears to be a large-caliber cartridge being inserted into or removed from a cylindrical metal device. The cartridge has a red-tipped projectile with a blue band, suggesting it may be a tracer or specialty round. The background shows tactical gear including magazine pouches on a plate carrier vest.
    Four military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are conducting a live-fire exercise on elevated coastal terrain. One soldier is firing a shoulder-launched rocket weapon, with visible backblast smoke and a projectile in flight. The ocean is visible in the background, suggesting a coastal or island training environment.
    A soldier in full combat gear is firing a shoulder-launched rocket or missile system, producing a large muzzle blast and fireball to the right of the frame. The soldier is standing in an open grassy field with a body of water and overcast sky visible in the background. The image captures the moment of weapon discharge with high visual impact.

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