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    5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company hosts Combat Pistol Program [Image 10 of 11]

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    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT woodland digital camouflage uniform is drawing or holstering a pistol at what appears to be a firing range. The name tape 'VARGAS' is clearly visible on the uniform. The Marine is equipped with a tan/coyote brown tactical leg holster mounted on a duty belt.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.14.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. John Haubeil 

    III MEF Information Group     

    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dylan Vargas, a native of Minnesota and an influence specialist with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, draws an M18 service pistol from its holster during a Combat Pistol Program at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026. CPP reinforces Marine readiness through close-range pistol drills designed to enhance Marines’ tactical proficiency with the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Haubeil)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 01:37
    Photo ID: 9884363
    VIRIN: 260814-M-FK383-1664
    Resolution: 3298x4945
    Size: 4.04 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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    A person in military digital camouflage uniform is firing a semi-automatic pistol at an outdoor shooting range. The shooter is wearing hearing protection (earmuffs) and eye protection, using a two-handed grip stance. The image appears to capture an active firing moment, possibly during a military training exercise.
    The image shows a single spent brass cartridge casing lying on a gravel surface. The casing displays an iridescent blue-green heat discoloration, indicating it has been fired. The surrounding ground consists of crushed gray gravel and small stones.
    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are gathered at an outdoor shooting range. Two central figures are examining a handgun, likely during a weapons inspection or qualification exercise. Additional personnel are visible in the background near shooting targets.
    A person wearing woodland digital camouflage uniform is handling a single brass cartridge/bullet with both hands. The image is a close-up shot focusing on the hands and the ammunition. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training or range environment.
    A line of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting pistol qualification or training at an outdoor shooting range. The shooters are aligned in a row, all extending their sidearms in a two-handed shooting stance toward an unseen target downrange. A supervisor or range safety officer in lighter-colored clothing is visible in the background observing the exercise.
    A military or law enforcement shooting range is depicted with personnel in camouflage uniforms standing at a target line inspecting or scoring paper silhouette targets. The range features a large earthen or rubber backstop berm running the full width of the image. Approximately five to six individuals are spaced along the target line, each positioned near clusters of humanoid paper targets mounted on wooden stands.
    A person in military digital camouflage uniform is firing a semi-automatic pistol at a shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm. Multiple paper silhouette targets are mounted on wooden stands against a dark backstop.
    A person wearing USMC MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is performing a magazine change on a flat dark earth (FDE) semi-automatic pistol, consistent with a SIG Sauer P320 M17/M18. The right hand holds the pistol with the magazine well exposed, while the left hand presents a loaded magazine for insertion. The setting appears to be an outdoor shooting range with a gravel or asphalt surface.
    A military or law enforcement personnel is firing a semi-automatic pistol at a shooting range. The shooter is wearing digital camouflage uniform and hearing protection ear muffs. Multiple silhouette targets are visible downrange against a dark backstop wall.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT woodland digital camouflage uniform is drawing or holstering a pistol at what appears to be a firing range. The name tape 'VARGAS' is clearly visible on the uniform. The Marine is equipped with a tan/coyote brown tactical leg holster mounted on a duty belt.
    A low-angle photograph of a military personnel wearing desert camouflage uniform, protective sunglasses, and hearing protection earmuffs. The subject is looking upward with mouth open, photographed from below against a bright, partly cloudy sky. The dramatic upward perspective and backlighting create a strong silhouette effect.

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