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    U.S. Marines with 2/8 conduct live fire range [Image 8 of 8]

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    Two military personnel in prone firing position are operating a belt-fed machine gun mounted on a bipod in a grassy outdoor training environment. The foreground soldier is actively aiming through an optical scope while a second soldier observes from behind. A large pile of spent brass casings and disintegrating belt links is visible beneath the weapon, indicating sustained fire has occurred.

    CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    06.29.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Canal 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Valladarez, a gunner with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fires a M240B machine gun during a range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 30, 2026. The range was conducted to improve the Marines' tactical proficiency while conducting live fire maneuvers. Valladarez is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Canal)

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 03:24
    Photo ID: 9795653
    VIRIN: 260630-M-SJ698-1380
    Resolution: 5523x3684
    Size: 7.35 MB
    Location: CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 43
    Downloads: 5

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    The image shows military personnel in full combat gear conducting what appears to be a training exercise with a shoulder-fired rocket launcher or recoilless rifle. One service member is in a prone/kneeling firing position while another assists with loading or positioning the weapon system. The uniforms and equipment are consistent with U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage pattern.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are conducting what appears to be a training exercise on a paved surface near a grassy area. The kneeling soldier is aiming a shoulder-fired rocket launcher (AT4 or similar recoilless weapon) while a standing soldier provides assistance or oversight. Both are equipped with tactical vests, helmets, and additional small arms.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are shown in a close-up field photograph, with the foreground soldier aiming or handling a weapon system. Both wear modern tactical helmets with rail systems and MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms, suggesting U.S. Marine Corps affiliation. The image appears to be taken during a training exercise or operational deployment in a wooded or roadside environment.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform carries a shoulder-fired rocket launcher, identifiable by visible markings including '3 AIM' on the tube. A second Marine in similar uniform is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or operational environment with vegetation visible.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage uniforms are handling what appears to be an AT4 or similar single-use anti-tank rocket launcher. One individual is gripping the tube body while the other manipulates the muzzle end of the weapon system. A 'DANGER AREA' warning label is visible on the launcher tube.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are running across a paved surface while carrying military equipment including what appears to be a shoulder-fired rocket launcher system. Both personnel are in full combat gear including helmets, tactical vests, and rucksacks. The setting appears to be a military installation or training facility with trees and a covered structure visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a training exercise in a lush, green outdoor environment. The soldier on the left is shouting and gesturing toward the other, suggesting communication of orders or instructions during a tactical drill. Both are fully equipped with tactical gear, helmets, and body armor.
    Two military personnel in prone firing position are operating a belt-fed machine gun mounted on a bipod in a grassy outdoor training environment. The foreground soldier is actively aiming through an optical scope while a second soldier observes from behind. A large pile of spent brass casings and disintegrating belt links is visible beneath the weapon, indicating sustained fire has occurred.

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