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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Curtis Shirey reloads a magazine during the final firing portion of training in the Middle East, June 5, 2009. Shirey is a scout assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The training refined and refreshed fire and maneuvering skills, fire movement and combat marksmanship skills.

RELOAD UNDER FIRE

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Curtis Shirey reloads a magazine during the final firing portion of training in the Middle East, June 5, 2009. Shirey is a scout assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The training refined and refreshed fire and maneuvering skills, fire movement and combat marksmanship skills.

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