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    U.S. Marines Conduct Tactical Air Control Party Training [Image 17 of 22]

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    A nighttime military field operation showing silhouetted soldiers in a grassy area illuminated by a bright muzzle flash or explosion in the background. At least three personnel are visible, with what appears to be a mortar tube and stacked ammunition rounds in the foreground. The intense backlighting creates strong silhouettes and lens flare effects.

    IRISUNA ISLAND, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.21.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Logan Smith 

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division conduct a fire mission during a Tactical Air Control party exercise at W-174 Joint Okinawa Training Range Complex, Irisuna Island, Okinawa, Japan, July 22, 2026. The Marines fired an 81mm luminescent mortar round to provide illumination during night operations while conducting a TACP exercise to increase proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Smith)

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 04:08
    Photo ID: 9861915
    VIRIN: 260722-M-RV182-1420
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 8.98 MB
    Location: IRISUNA ISLAND, OKINAWA, JP
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