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A service member is shown loading a mortar round at night.

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Army Spc. Mortman Gallant prepares to fire a 120 mm illumination mortar round using an advanced mortar protection system during training in northeast Syria, Feb. 20, 2023.

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  • Tags: Syria, Army
  • Credit: Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. De La Pena VIRIN: 230220-A-QH368-0435Y.JPG
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