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Soldiers crouch as a mortar system fires.

Mortar Blast

Soldiers use a 120 mm mortar system on an M1129 mortar carrier during a live-fire event as part of Exercise Orient Shield 2017 at Camp Fuji, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The exercise is designed to enhance U.S. and Japan combat readiness and interoperability. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lange

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