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A Marine wearing combat gear aims an automatic rifle from grassy terrain on a cloudy day.

Taking Aim

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Dumadaug aims at simulated enemy combatants with an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a training exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, May 7, 2025.

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Tags: Japan, partnerships, training, Marine Corps, Indo-Pacific
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola VIRIN: 250507-M-MH864-1088P.JPG

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