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    LCF-24: Mortar Training [Image 14 of 21]

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    A nighttime military training or combat operation showing two soldiers in silhouette operating what appears to be a mortar system. A large explosion or illumination round is visible in the background, casting intense orange light across a desert or arid terrain with hills. The dramatic lighting contrast between the bright blast and dark surroundings creates a high-contrast tactical scene.

    PUERTO RICO

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Payton Walley 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Littoral Combat Force 24, prepare to fire an M224 60mm mortar system at night during a live-fire range at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Puerto Rico, Sept. 2, 2026. The sky is illuminated by a mortar illumination flare. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.12.2026 11:34
    Photo ID: 9929574
    VIRIN: 260902-M-MS225-1570
    Resolution: 5520x3680
    Size: 4.36 MB
    Location: PR
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    Two military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be an M224 60mm mortar system in an open field training environment. One soldier is kneeling and adjusting the mortar tube while the other holds what appears to be a training round or inert munition. The setting appears to be a military training exercise based on the open terrain and mountainous background.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is kneeling and operating what appears to be an M224 60mm mortar system in an outdoor field environment. The soldier is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tactical plate carrier, and a ballistic helmet with communications headset. The setting appears to be a training exercise based on the open terrain and visible hills in the background.
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    A military service member in camouflage uniform is operating a mortar system in an open field with mountainous terrain in the background. The image captures the moment of or immediately after firing, as evidenced by visible smoke/blast disturbance near the weapon. The overcast sky and rugged landscape suggest a training exercise environment.
    Two military personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an open field. Smoke is visible rising from the mortar tube, indicating a round has just been fired. The setting appears to be a training exercise in a mountainous, overcast environment.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in a field training environment. The mortar has just been fired, as evidenced by the visible smoke and propellant gases exiting the tube. The setting appears to be a hilly, semi-arid training range.
    Two U.S. Marines in full combat gear are operating a mortar system in an open, arid training area with mountainous terrain in the background. One Marine is kneeling and preparing to drop a mortar round into the tube while the second Marine is positioned prone, likely observing or adjusting the sight. The setting and uniforms are consistent with a U.S. Marine Corps field training exercise.
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    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'NARINE' on their body armor observes a live-fire exercise from a training range. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a camouflage-covered helmet with a ghillie-style cover, and tactical hearing protection. In the background, an explosion or impact flash with smoke is visible against a hilly, semi-arid terrain.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are positioned in a kneeling stance in an open field with mountainous terrain in the background. A projectile or rocket can be seen in flight, suggesting a weapon has just been fired. The soldiers are wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms, consistent with U.S. Marine Corps equipment.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are operating a mortar system in an open field with mountainous terrain in the background. One soldier is kneeling and holding the mortar tube while the other is preparing to drop a round into the tube. The setting appears to be a training exercise based on the controlled environment and visible safety procedures being followed.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a mortar system in an open field, with visible smoke rising from the weapon. The scene takes place in a hilly, semi-arid landscape with sparse vegetation and overcast skies. At least three soldiers are present, with two crouched near the weapon system and one standing nearby observing.
    A nighttime military training or combat operation showing two soldiers in silhouette operating what appears to be a mortar system. A large explosion or illumination round is visible in the background, casting intense orange light across a desert or arid terrain with hills. The dramatic lighting contrast between the bright blast and dark surroundings creates a high-contrast tactical scene.
    A silhouetted figure, appearing to be a military or tactical personnel, stands in the foreground observing a large explosion or controlled detonation in a desert/mountainous landscape at night. The bright orange and yellow fireball illuminates the surrounding terrain and smoke cloud from behind the figure. The dramatic backlighting creates a stark silhouette effect against the intense light of the blast.
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an open field with mountainous terrain in the background. A mortar round is visibly captured mid-air just above the tube immediately after firing, with propellant smoke still rising from the weapon. The scene appears to be a live-fire training exercise based on the organized positioning of the soldiers.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an open field with mountainous terrain in the background. A round has just been fired, as evidenced by the smoke and propellant gases visible at the muzzle of the mortar tube. At least three soldiers are visible, each performing distinct roles in the mortar crew.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are operating a mortar system, with a round visibly in flight just after firing. The scene takes place in an open, arid training or operational area with green hills and mountains in the background. The image captures the moment of discharge with visible propellant smoke rising from the mortar tube.

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