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Illumination Round

Marines fire a non-explosive illumination round using an 81mm mortar to deter enemy activity during Operation Maiwand Six in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins

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Tags: marines, operation freedom, afghanistan, training, marine corps
Credit: Sgt. Lucas Hopkins VIRIN: 170923-M-TR086-063A.JPG

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