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U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) force reconnaissance platoon conduct small arms training with M4 Carbine service rifles on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while at sea on April 29, 2005. The platoon constantly trains while aboard the ship to maintain its role as a force in readiness while deployed in the Central Command area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines conduct small arms training.

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) force reconnaissance platoon conduct small arms training with M4 Carbine service rifles on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while at sea on April 29, 2005. The platoon constantly trains while aboard the ship to maintain its role as a force in readiness while deployed in the Central Command area of responsibility.

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