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A fireball shoots out the back of a shoulder-fired weapon as a Marine fires it in a field.

Danger Zone

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kanye Roach fires a multirole antiarmor personnel weapon system during a live-fire range event as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2026. The Rimpac international exercise strengthens partnerships to ensure global sea lane safety and maritime security.

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