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Posted: 10/5/2022 10:36:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2023 2:40:09 PM EDT
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KERNEL BLITZ '97
Captions will be posted underneath each photo. Date of these photos is June 26-30, 1997.  Marines prepare to patrol, after crossing a beach barrier during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The red patch identifies Landing Support Battalion personnel. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations  A Marine hits the sand armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV-7A1 approaches from behind during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The red patch identifies Landing Support Battalion personnel.  Coming off a Landing Craft, Utility (LCU), Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Battalion (LSB) (identified by red patch on trousers and helmet) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97.  Marines from Landing Support Battalion (identified by red patch) move in towards RED BEACH, Camp Pendleton, California, as they took the beach during exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97'. The Marine's weapon is a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle. He is draped with 5.56mm blank ammo for the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), M249 Light Machine Gun.  Marines from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 1ST Force Service Support Group (FSSG), I Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF), with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle prepares to take a hill after the amphibious assault at Red Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV).  A Marine from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 1ST Force Service Support Group (FSSG), I Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF), calls for support during the assault on Red Beach, Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) is seen in background. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV).  Marines from Regimental Landing Team One (RLT-1) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marine in foreground is armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle. The Marine in overalls, exiting the Amphibian Assault Vehicle (AAV), identifies him as a AAV crew member.  Marines cross the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The radio operator (left) is armed with Colt M16A2 5.56mm Rifle fitted with a M203 grenade launcher the Marine on right carries the standard issued M16A2. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations  Marines from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), First Force Service Support Group, hit Red Beach with Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV).  Backed by an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT), Sergeant Brian Barnhart from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company secures the beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. He is armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with an attached M203 40mm Grenade Launcher.  Lance Corporal Jeff Schultz, Battalion Landing Team 11, posts a watch along a bridge as his team passes through on a roving patrol during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. He's armed with Colt M16A2 5.56mm Rifle and carries his gear in an All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) pack.  Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Special Purpose Force) Unit bears down on a target during a ship boarding drill on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) off the Southern California coast during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The weapon shown is the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher attached directly to the 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle.  Marines from 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, practice debarkation from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) at White Beach during KERNEL BLITZ. Lance Corporal Jason R. Barnes is the squad leader (center - giving direction).  A soldier from 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National Guard, involved in MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) operations, aims his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97 at Camp Pendleton, California.  Marines from 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, rehearse a beach assault prior to D-Day during Exercise Kernel Blitz 97.  Two Marines from Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division practice squad tactics during KERNEL BLITZ 97 work-ups.  Private First Class Jeremy Hounshell with 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, sights his 5.56mm Colt M16-A2 Assault Rifle while covering his platoon's advance on White Beach, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97.  A Marine armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle from 3d Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, patrols as part of the Opposition Forces (OPFOR) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97.  Marine Private First Class Jeremy Hounshell, from 2d Squad 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, Opposition Force (OPFOR) practices squad tactics utilizing his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle on White Beach during the rehearsal for bious assault during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ'97. |
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Posted: 7/17/2023 3:22:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ww1415]
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 Colorado National Guard PFC. Andy Stapleton aims a |
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Posted: 7/17/2023 9:58:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ww1415: https://s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/opastorage/live/35/6910/6691035/content/arcmedia/stillpix/330-cfd/2007/DF-SD-07-45606.jpeg Colorado National Guard PFC. Andy Stapleton aims a 5.62 mm M16A2 rifle during the 2005 CHIEF of the National Guard Bureau Phase 1 Shooting Tournament at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., on Jan. 23, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR MASTER SGT. John Rohrer) (Released) Is 5.62 a typo? |
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Posted: 7/18/2023 4:07:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: Is 5.62 a typo? It seems to be that, although another pic from the same event / same photographer I posted in the retro forum also has an identical error in its caption (5.62mm). My guess is that the person who created the captions for those photos wasn't all that familiar with what was what, and got 5.56 and 7.62 mixed up in their notes and thus resulted in the creation of the 5.62 mm  FYI going forward as I post more of these pics: It's not uncommon to find the captions on these photos to be incorrect, at least in their reference to the featured weapon(s). While I try to catch the errors and edit / correct them before posting, I miss some of the mistakes too. Here is another example of an incorrect designation for the pictured rifle (Not an M16 but a commercial semi-auto A2 rifle):  Navy Reservist Construction Electrician 2nd Second Class Anthony Bennett, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One Eight (NMCB-18), dry fires his M-16 rifle. Fort Lewis, Wash. (Apr. 08, 2006) Navy Reservist Construction Electrician 2nd Second Class Anthony Bennett, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One Eight (NMCB-18), dry fires his M-16 rifle prior to firing live rounds. Bennett was one of 26 students who took part in the small arms firing school sponsored by the Washington National Guard at Fort Lewis, Wash. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Dave Gordon File# 060408-N-2296G-004 Here's a more obvious example of an incorrect rifle designation in the caption:  U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Gordon (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Philip Jackson, both members of the 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, use their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles while protecting their encampment from simulated enemy attacks during an exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on Nov. 17, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Veronica Fullwood) (Released) |
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Posted: 7/18/2023 4:32:48 PM EDT
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Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2
Captions will be posted underneath each photo. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Date of these photos is February 17, 2004.  US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Michael Golembesky, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion (BN), 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), provides security for a convoy after a hasty displacement during a field operation in the North Fuji Training Area as part of Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2  US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Michael Golembesky, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion (BN), 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), provides security for a convoy after a hasty displacement during a field operation in the North Fuji Training Area as part of Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2  US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Chad Hayes, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion (BN), 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), provides security for a convoy after a hasty displacement during a field operation in the North Fuji Training Area as part of Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2  US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Michael Golembesky, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion (BN), 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), provides security in the midst of a block ambush during a field operation in the North Fuji Training Area as part of Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2  US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion (BN), 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), provides security for a convoy after a hasty displacement during a field operation in the North Fuji Training Area as part of Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2  US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion (BN), 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), rush forward in the midst of a block ambush during a field operation in the North Fuji Training Area as part of Fuji Combined Arms Operation FY-04-2 |
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Posted: 7/22/2023 5:06:41 PM EDT
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 Sgt. 1st Class Jordan Ferrari from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command qualifies for the Range event for the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition, Fort Gordon, Georgia, July 17, 2018. The Best Warrior Competition recognizes TRADOC NCOs and Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army Values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future by testing them with physical fitness assessments, written exams, urban warfare simulations, and other warrior tasks and battle drills.  Sgt. 1st Class Jordan Ferrari from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command qualifies for the Range event for the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition, Fort Gordon, Georgia, July 17, 2018. The Best Warrior Competition recognizes TRADOC NCOs and Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army Values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future by testing them with physical fitness assessments, written exams, urban warfare simulations, and other warrior tasks and battle drills.  Sgt. 1st Class Jordan Ferrari from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command qualifies for the Range event for the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition, Fort Gordon, Georgia, July 17, 2018.  U.S. Army Soldiers from various units zero their weapons for the Range event during the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition, Fort Gordon, Georgia, July 17, 2018.  Spc. Eymardlee Balangue from The Fires Center of Excellence zeros his weapon weapon for the Range event during the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition, Fort Gordon, Georgia, July 17, 2018.  Pfc. Dakota Miller from Combined Arms Center zeros his weapon weapon for the Range event during the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition, Fort Gordon, Georgia, July 17, 2018. |
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Posted: 7/22/2023 5:22:52 PM EDT
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Photos location: Valdez, Alaska.
Date: April 25, 2002 USN Colt 727's ??? ↓  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) instructs trainees in how to defend themselves against an enemy, during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) instructs trainees in how to use and defend themselves against an enemy, during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training on a live firing range in Valdez, Alaska  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) instructs trainees in how to use and defend themselves against an enemy, during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) shows Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Darren Hanson, from the EOD Mobil Unit 17 Oak Harbor, Washington, how well he fired after an enemy attack scenario during his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) instructs trainees in how to use small arms, load ammunition and range safety, during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training on a live firing range in Valdez, Alaska  US Navy (USN) personnel load magazines during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  US Navy (USN) personnel load magazines at a live range during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) puts Canadian Navy (CAF) Leading SEAMAN (LSM) Ed Paquette from the Fleet Diving team in the Pacific Unit, Victoria, British Columbia, through an enemy attack scenario during his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) puts Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Darren Hanson, from the EOD Mobil Unit 17 Oak Harbor, Washington, through an enemy attack scenario during his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska  A Canadian Navy (CAF) Leading SEAMAN (LSM) Eric Perras from the Fleet Diving in the Pacific Unit, Victoria, British Columbia, shoots a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle as part of M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska |
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Posted: 7/22/2023 5:30:38 PM EDT
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Photos location: Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Date: February 27, 2004 USAF GUU-5/P ↓ https://sadefensejournal.com/mixmaster-the-u-s-air-forces-guu-5p/  A US Air Force (USAF) member of the Emergency Service Team (EST), takes aim with his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, on a suspect who is attempting to take the 52nd Fight Wing Commander (WC), hostage during a Full Spectrum Threat Response (FSTR) Exercise  A US Air Force (USAF) member of the Emergency Service Team (EST), takes aim with his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, on a suspect who is attempting to take the 52nd Fight Wing Commander (WC), hostage during a Full Spectrum Threat Response (FSTR) Exercise |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 9:23:06 PM EDT
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 A Marine sights a target using a Starlight scope mounted on an M-16A2 rifle during Operation Cold Winter '87, a NATO-sponsored military exercise. Location: Norway. Date: February 1, 1987 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:08:55 AM EDT
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 A soldier aims an M-16A2 rifle equipped with an AN/PVS-4 individual-served weapon sight. April 4, 1988 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:40:57 AM EDT
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Photos location: US Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia
Date: May 3, 1989  A Marine demonstrates a prone firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a sitting firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a sitting firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a sitting firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A close-up view of a Marine demonstrating a sitting firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a kneeling firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a kneeling firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a kneeling firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a standing firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a ready position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a standing firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle  A Marine demonstrates a standing firing position with an M-16A2 5.56mm rifle |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:46:30 AM EDT
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 A 2nd Battalion recruit assumes the prone firing position with the help of a drill instructor. The recruit is armed with an M-16A2 5.56 rifle. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 12, 1991 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:49:52 AM EDT
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 A 1ST Battalion recruit aims his M-16A2 rifle from the prone position. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. August 21, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:52:27 AM EDT
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 A 1ST Battalion recruit adjusts the sling on his M-16A2 rifle. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. August 24, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:55:49 AM EDT
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 A 1ST Battalion recruit checks the sights on his M-16A2 rifle, which is equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. August 1, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 7:58:08 AM EDT
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 An M-203 grenade launcher attached to an M-16A2 rifle on display at the air show for Officer Candidate School cadets. Marine Corps Base, Quantico. July 1, 1988 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:02:42 AM EDT
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 A 1ST Battalion recruit participates in a hand-to-hand drill, armed with his bayonet-equipped M-16A2 rifle. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. June 1, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:05:36 AM EDT
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 Marine Corps Recruit Depot. A 1ST Battalion recruit armed with a bayonet-equipped M-16A2 rifle takes part in a drill. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. August 17, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:08:35 AM EDT
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 Armed with their M-16A2 rifles, 2nd Battalion recruits practice hand-to-hand combat techniques. USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island. June 1, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:11:03 AM EDT
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 First Battalion recruits armed with bayonet-equipped M-16A2 rifles take part in a drill. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. August 17, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:13:16 AM EDT
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 A 1ST Battalion recruit armed with an M-16A2 rifle prepares to throw a practice grenade during Basic Warrior Training. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. July 1, 1990 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:16:57 AM EDT
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 A drill instructor attempts to get a recruit to hold up his M16A2 rifle during his first class in rifle physical training (PT) at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego. July 31, 1987  A drill instructor attempts to get a recruit to hold up his rifle a little longer during his rifle a little longer during his first class in rifle physical training (PT) at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego. July 31, 1987 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:24:02 AM EDT
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 A drill instructor explains the correct method for firing an M-16A2 rifle from a sitting position to a recruit at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 24, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:25:29 AM EDT
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 A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 10, 1986 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:30:23 AM EDT
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 Marine recruits with M-16A2 rifles wait to approach the firing line at a rifle range during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 18, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:31:57 AM EDT
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 A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 10, 1986 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:34:27 AM EDT
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 Marine recruits fire M-16A2 rifles during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 22, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:37:07 AM EDT
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 A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a kneeling position during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. April 18, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:43:00 AM EDT
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 A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. June 12, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:45:16 AM EDT
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 A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. May 18, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:47:32 AM EDT
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 A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island. August 22, 1985 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:52:57 AM EDT
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 A Marine prepares to fire the 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to his M16A2 rifle. Panama. January 1, 1989 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 8:58:10 AM EDT
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 Gunner's Mate Seaman Jonathan Ward, from Forsyth, Ga., demonstrates how to properly operate an M-16 assault rifle during a small arms weapons requalification shoot on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. April 11, 2014 ETA - the posted image here doesn't show enough detail, but it's a Hydra-Matic Div. General Motors lower. |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:25:29 AM EDT
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 Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy train on the M16 assault rifle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 2.3/2.4 basic phase training. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin J. Shea) June 4, 2012 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:30:09 AM EDT
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 Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 31, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:33:08 AM EDT
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 Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 31, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:36:00 AM EDT
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 Electronics Technician 2nd Class Eric Bradshaw inserts a magazine into an M16 rifle during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 13, 2013]  Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 13, 2013  Electronics Technician 2nd Class Eric Bradshaw and other sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 13, 2013  Electronics Technician 2nd Class Eric Bradshaw and other sailors make ready their M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 13, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:38:31 AM EDT
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 Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 31, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:08:39 AM EDT
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 Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 13, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:11:39 AM EDT
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 Electronics Technician 2nd Class Eric Bradshaw and other sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released. March 13, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:14:09 AM EDT
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 Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 31, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:19:22 AM EDT
[#43]
 Sailors fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 14, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:21:59 AM EDT
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[#44]
 Ensign Nicole Gailliot, left, fires an M16 rifle as Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Wakefield observes during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 31, 2013  Ensign Nicole Gailliot, fires an M16 rifle during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 31, 2013  Ensign Thomas Buck, left, and Ensign Nicole Gailliot fire M16 rifles during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) January 13, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:30:48 AM EDT
[#45]
 Chief Fire Controlman James Daniels fires an M16 rifle during a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 13, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:32:38 AM EDT
[#46]
 Sailors fire M16A3 rifles during small-arms qualifications aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. Stennis is conducting pre-deployment training off the coast of southern California. October 12, 2008 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:39:12 AM EDT
[#47]
 U.S. sailors fire M16 rifles during a low light weapons qualification exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) Aug. 16, 2013, in the Gulf of Aden. The San Antonio and the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit were deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lacordrick Wilson/Released)  U.S. Navy Sailors fire M9 pistols during a small-arms qualification aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 19, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer)  U.S. Navy Sailors fire M9 pistols during a small-arms qualification aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 19, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer)  U.S. Navy Sailors fire M9 pistols during a small-arms qualification aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 19, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer) |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 12:36:34 PM EDT
[#48]
 Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn shows Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Krystal Glass how to disassemble an M16 rifle during weapons familiarization training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) February 23, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn shows Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Krystal Glass how to disassemble an M16 rifle during weapons familiarization training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) February 23, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn, right, shows Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Kaitlyn Roberts how to assemble an M16 rifle during weapons familiarization aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) February 18, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn, right, instructs Fire Controlman 3rd Class William King, left, and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Ted Langer how to disassemble M16 rifles during weapons familiarization aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) February 18, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn, center, shows Fire Controlman 3rd Class Travis Hetrick, left, and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Richard Daly how to assemble an M16 rifle during weapons familiarization aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) February 19, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn, left, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Wakefield demonstrate proper clearing barrel procedures for the M16 rifle during weapons safety training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 9, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn, left, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kevin Tow, center, demonstrate proper clearing barrel procedures for the M16 rifle as Sailors observe during weapons safety training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 9, 2013  Chief Gunner's Mate Ervin Napier demonstrates proper clearing barrel procedures for the M16 rifle during weapons safety training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 9, 2013  Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kevin Tow, left, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn demonstrate proper clearing barrel procedures for the M16 rifle as Sailors observe during weapons safety training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 9, 2013  Chief Gunner's Mate Ervin Napier demonstrates proper clearing barrel procedures for the M16 rifle as Sailors observe during weapons safety training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released) March 9, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 12:43:10 PM EDT
[#49]
 Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Izamar Martinez, from Alvin, Texas, prepares ammunition for sailors earning their M16 qualifications at the Naval Base Kitsap Small Arms Training Center. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar Powell/Released) January 9, 2013 |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 12:51:06 PM EDT
[#50]
 U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Naputi, a cavalry scout, a native of Guam, from the Liaison Monitoring Team (LMT), 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, makes an adjustment to the front site post on the M16 rifle at the range for the German army contingent at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo Jan. 6, 2015.  German soldiers fire the M16 rifle in the prone position as they attempt to earn the U.S. Army weapons qualification badge at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo Jan. 6. Soldiers from the Liaison Monitoring Team (LMT), 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division put the range together to build esprit de corps with the partner nation. Jan. 6, 2015  German soldiers prepare to fire the M16 rifle in the kneeling position as they attempt to earn the U.S. Army weapons qualification badge at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo Jan. 6. Soldiers from the Liaison Monitoring Team (LMT), 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division put the range together to build esprit de corps with the partner nation. Jan. 6, 2015  German soldiers fire the M16 rifle in the prone position as they attempt to earn the U.S. Army weapons qualification badge at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo Jan. 6. Soldiers from the Liaison Monitoring Team (LMT), 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division put the range together to build esprit de corps with the partner nation. Jan. 6, 2015  U.S. Army 1st Lt. Dillon Pierson, the executive officer for the Liaison Monitoring Team (LMT), 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, and a native from Leavenworth, Kansas, coaches the German soldier at the U.S. Army weapons qualification range for the German contingent at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Jan. 6, 2015  German army 1st Lt. Lars Saextro, deputy communications officer with the German contingent, checks his shot group on the paper target as he zeros his M16 rifle at the U.S. Army weapons qualification range for the German contingent at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Jan. 6. Soldiers from the Liaison Monitoring Team (LMT), 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division put the range together to build esprit de corps with the partner nation. Jan. 6, 2015 |
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