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    U.S. Marines with Golf Co., 2nd Bn., 1st Marines hold urban platoon assaults [Image 9 of 32]

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    A military training or operational scenario in an arid, desert environment showing a large explosion or detonation on a gravel road. A tan/sand-colored military tactical vehicle (JLTV or similar MRAP-type vehicle) is positioned to the left, while armed personnel in combat gear take cover behind concrete barriers to the right. The scene appears to be a controlled demolition exercise or simulated IED scenario based on the structured environment.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Vincent Needham 

    1st Marine Division

    U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire an M136 AT4 light anti-armor weapon during a platoon-level urban assault as part of Service Level Training Exercise 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 Sgt. Vincent Needham)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 11:30
    Photo ID: 9912486
    VIRIN: 260901-M-XY116-1362
    Resolution: 7014x4678
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    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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