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    U.S. Marines and Soldiers Train Air Defense Artillery Capabilities for Tenacious Archer [Image 8 of 10]

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    A military armored vehicle, consistent with a Stryker-type wheeled APC, is actively firing a weapon system mounted on its turret. A projectile or missile is visible leaving the launcher with a large smoke plume billowing around the vehicle. The scene appears to be an outdoor live-fire exercise or demonstration near a coastal or lakeside environment.

    AIRAI, PALAU

    07.30.2026

    Photo by Sgt. William Aquino 

    8th Army

    A Stinger missile is fired from a U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) during Tenacious Archer at Airai, Palau, July 30, 2026. Tenacious Archer is a U.S. Army Pacific-led multilateral joint exercise that focuses on cooperation, interoperability, and advancing the mutual interest of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Aquino)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 00:31
    Photo ID: 9853196
    VIRIN: 260730-A-JS108-1281
    Resolution: 5187x3458
    Size: 1.11 MB
    Location: AIRAI, PW
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a formal military event or ceremony. The soldier in the foreground, identified by name tape as 'DURHAM,' is speaking at a wooden podium while holding a microphone. A second soldier stands behind and to the left, taking notes on a small notepad. A military HMMWV (Humvee) is visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers standing at attention on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. The soldiers are wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms with patrol caps and tan combat boots. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location based on the lush green vegetation visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered around a table outdoors, appearing to review maps or documents during what looks like a planning or briefing session. One soldier in the foreground is writing or pointing at documents on the table while others observe and listen. Name tapes visible include 'GREGORY', 'TORRES', and 'TARA'.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are working with a large military weapons system, likely an M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) or similar artillery platform. One soldier, whose name tape reads 'ALVAREZ,' is positioned on the left side of the launcher, while a second soldier points toward the launch tubes. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or operational environment with overcast skies.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are working on a vehicle-mounted weapon system. They appear to be conducting maintenance, loading, or configuration of what appears to be a remote weapon station or heavy machine gun mount with an ammunition belt visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor military environment with an overcast sky.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are gathered at what appears to be an outdoor training or field site with sandy terrain. The soldier on the left, wearing an Airborne tab and U.S. flag patch, is shaking hands with another soldier wearing a boonie hat. Several other soldiers are visible in the background.
    The image captures a military weapons system in the process of firing a missile or rocket, which is visibly airborne in the upper right portion of the frame. Smoke and debris are visible around the launcher, indicating a recent or ongoing firing event. A secondary sensor or radar unit is visible on the right side of the image.
    A military armored vehicle, consistent with a Stryker-type wheeled APC, is actively firing a weapon system mounted on its turret. A projectile or missile is visible leaving the launcher with a large smoke plume billowing around the vehicle. The scene appears to be an outdoor live-fire exercise or demonstration near a coastal or lakeside environment.
    A male soldier in US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage uniform carries a shoulder-launched rocket system (consistent with an AT4 or similar anti-armor weapon) resting on his right shoulder. He is equipped with full combat gear including a plate carrier vest, ballistic helmet, and protective eyewear. The setting appears to be a training range or sandy outdoor environment with vegetation visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are positioned on elevated terrain as a rocket or missile is launched into the sky, leaving a large white smoke trail. One soldier appears to be holding a launch tube (likely an AT4 or similar shoulder-fired weapon) while the other observes. Debris and ejected components are visible in the air following the launch.

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