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A U.S. Marine fires an M4 carbine while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. The Marines are assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force.

A U.S. Marine fires an M4 carbine while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. The Marines are assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force.

A U.S. Marine fires an M4 carbine while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. The Marines are assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force.

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