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Marine Corps Pfc. Andrew J. Fennell detonates a blasting cap for an M18A1 Claymore Mine during demolition training as part of Talon Exercise 2-17, at Yuma, Arizona, March 30, 2017. Fennell is an Infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez

Blasting Cap

Marine Corps Pfc. Andrew J. Fennell detonates a blasting cap for an M18A1 Claymore Mine during demolition training as part of Talon Exercise 2-17, at Yuma, Arizona, March 30, 2017. Fennell is an Infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez

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