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Orange flames burst from a howitzer, illuminating a night sky, as Marines crouch on either side of the weapon.

Shorab Blast

Marines fire a 120 mm mortar as a show of force at Camp Shorab in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018. The Marines are assigned to Task Force Southwest. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Karnath

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