Jan 15, 2017
Pull The Plug by Marines Via Flickr: U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, fire their M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer during Exercise Alligator Dagger in Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 18. The M777 provides timely, accurate and continuous firepower in support of Marine infantry forces. Live-fire, scenario-based training is crucial to ensure proper preparation and readiness for situations across the range of military operations. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachery C. Laning)
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