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A Marine, shown in close-up profile, shouts with his mouth wide open, while behind a weapon.

Gunner's Call

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christipher Watts calls out a simulated misfire during pre-deployment training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore at sea, April 29, 2018. Watts is a machine gunner assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

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