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    U.S. Marines with 2nd Bn., 1st Marines conduct FSCEX [Image 8 of 9]

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    A long-exposure nighttime photograph showing several silhouetted figures gathered around what appears to be a mortar or artillery piece firing, with a visible muzzle flash or explosion of light. A red light source illuminates equipment on the right side of the frame. Star trails are visible in the sky, indicating an extended camera exposure time.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Journey Fisher 

    1st Marine Division

    U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire 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, Sept. 1, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Journey Fisher)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 11:30
    Photo ID: 9912476
    VIRIN: 260901-M-GN815-1094
    Resolution: 4901x3267
    Size: 6.68 MB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A long-exposure nighttime photograph showing several silhouetted figures gathered around what appears to be a mortar or artillery piece firing, with a visible muzzle flash or explosion of light. A red light source illuminates equipment on the right side of the frame. Star trails are visible in the sky, indicating an extended camera exposure time.
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