A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn.,

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at downrange targets during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2016. As the bulk of a fire team’s power, the M249 SAW allows Marines to maintain fire superiority, yet it isn't so heavy that it sacrifices the team’s maneuverability. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

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