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Firing a Howitzer

Soldiers fire an M109A6 Paladin howitzer during a fire mission at Al-Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2016, to support Operation Inherent Resolve. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

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Tags: Iraq, Exercises, Inherent Resolve, Soldiers, Army
Credit: Sgt. Donald Holbert VIRIN: 160627-M-HB658-325.JPG

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