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Fire shoots from the back of a shoulder launcher as one of several soldiers behind a vehicle launches a missile in the woods.

Fire Away

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Bennett fires a Javelin anti-tank missile during a combined live-fire demonstration as part of Balikatan 23 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 13, 2023. The U.S.-Philippine bilateral exercise focuses on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills.

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