U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
Summary
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s tank platoon load training rounds into an M1A1 Main Battle Tank in preparation for tank platoon gunnery training. Tank Crew Three, Weapons Company Marines conducted the training to qualify tank commanders. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by HM3 Arielle Sagum/Released)
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Date
07/04/2018
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