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One Marine aims his gun as a second Marine sits next to him under a large rock.

Taking Aim

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Lopez and Lance Cpl. Zachary Jurkovski examine their sector of fire during Exercise Castaway at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 13, 2021.

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Tags: Marine Corps, Indo-Pacific, Exercise Castaway
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon VIRIN: 210317-M-CG913-0038C.JPG

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