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    U.S. Marines with 2nd Bn., 1st Marines conduct FSCEX [Image 7 of 9]

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    Three military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an arid, desert training environment. The central figure is handling what appears to be a mortar round above the tube, while a third soldier observes from the right. The setting and equipment suggest a live-fire training exercise.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Journey Fisher 

    1st Marine Division

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colt Manning, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inserts a round into an M252 81mm mortar during Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training 4-26 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 31, 2026. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training exercise that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. Manning is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Journey Fisher)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 13:44
    Photo ID: 9906414
    VIRIN: 260831-M-GN815-1178
    Resolution: 5779x3853
    Size: 5.52 MB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Three military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an arid, desert training environment. The central figure is handling what appears to be a mortar round above the tube, while a third soldier observes from the right. The setting and equipment suggest a live-fire training exercise.
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