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Marines fire a mortar at night.

Mortar Marines

Marine Corps mortarmen fire an 81mm mortar system during a range at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Aug. 1, 2018. The Marines are assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

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