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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 fire the M2 machine gun at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 13, 2020. MWSS-171 trained with various weapon systems and field equipment as part of unit-level training. The training is held annually in order to increase the squadron’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Ricker)

MWSS-171 train in Fuji with the M2

September 23, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 fire the M2 machine gun at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 13, 2020. MWSS-171 trained with various weapon systems and field equipment as part of unit-level training. The training is held annually in order to increase the squadron’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson [Read More …]

SEA OF JAPAN (Mar. 25, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Elizabeth Dupre fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

Bayou Chicot Sailor Conducts Live-Fire Exercise

March 30, 2020 defenseadmin 0

SEA OF JAPAN (Mar. 25, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Elizabeth Dupre fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and [Read More …]

200317-N-KW492-0529 PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 17, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jimmie Ledford, from Eau Claire, Wis., fires an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during live-fire weapons training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Shiloh is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga)

USS Shiloh Live Fire (CG 67)

March 19, 2020 defenseadmin 0

200317-N-KW492-0529 PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 17, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jimmie Ledford, from Eau Claire, Wis., fires an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during live-fire weapons training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Shiloh is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), fire a M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun during a live fire range in Kuwait, Feb. 19, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Big Gun, Big Fun

March 5, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), fire a M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun during a live fire range in Kuwait, Feb. 19, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. [Read More …]

U.S. Army M2 Bradleys wait to be loaded onto American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Endurance for DEFENDER Europe-20 on Feb. 7, 2020 in Savannah, Ga. The Bradleys belong to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga. Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 is the deployment of a division-size combat-credible force from the United States to Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Daniel Alkana, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

3rd Infantry Division conducts convoy operations in support of DEFENDER -Europe 20

February 10, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Army M2 Bradleys wait to be loaded onto American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Endurance for DEFENDER Europe-20 on Feb. 7, 2020 in Savannah, Ga. The Bradleys belong to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga. Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 is the deployment of a division-size combat-credible force from the United States to Europe. (U.S. Army [Read More …]