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    Super Garuda Shield: MRF-D Marines, Japanese soldiers conduct force-on-force exercise [Image 21 of 24]

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    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is positioned in dense jungle vegetation, aiming a rifle with a mounted flashlight and yellow training/blank-firing adapter attached to the muzzle. The Marine is wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage uniform, a tactical helmet with accessories, and body armor. The setting appears to be a jungle training exercise based on the lush tropical foliage and the presence of training equipment on the weapon.

    LAMPUNG, INDONESIA

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erwin Castillo, a team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, provides security during a force-on-force exercise as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 26 near Lampung, Indonesia, Sept. 9, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, and cooperation. Castillo is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 09:15
    Photo ID: 9921029
    VIRIN: 260909-M-MO098-1399
    Resolution: 6618x4414
    Size: 9.11 MB
    Location: LAMPUNG, ID
    Web Views: 3
    Downloads: 1

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