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Marines fire an M3E1 multipurpose, anti-armor, anti-personnel weapon system during Exercise Bougainville III at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2024. Bougainville III is a live-fire exercise focused on preparing Marines to command and control forces from various locations.

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