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Sky Soldiers assemble first-person view (FPV) drones
Sky Soldiers assemble first-person view (FPV) drones
Sky Soldiers assemble first-person view (FPV) drones
Sky Soldiers assemble first-person view (FPV) drones
JMTG-U UAV Innovation Team Tests Grenade Delivery System
JMTG-U UAV Innovation Team Tests Grenade Delivery System
JMTG-U UAV Innovation Team Tests Grenade Delivery System
Testing Grenade Delivery System
New Age Warfare Engagements at Saber Junction 25
Operating drone controller during Exercise Saber Junction
Preparing to fly a small unmanned aircraft system during Exercise Saber Junction
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Convoy movement for Saber Junction in Germany
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Fully autonomous tactical vehicle “ULTRA” during exercise Agile Spirit 25
Fully autonomous tactical vehicle during exercise Agile Spirit
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Sept. 11, 2014 | 9:51
U.S. Marines and sailors with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conduct rope-bridge training during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014. Marines with 3/1 will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
Interview: Staff Sgt. James Leach
Aug. 27, 2014
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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Leach talks about the importance of mountain warfare training during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014. Marines with 3/1 will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment. Leach, infantry leader, 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
Interview: 2nd Lt. Hunter Harrison
Aug. 27, 2014
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U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Hunter Harrison talks about the importance of mountain warfare training during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014. Marines with 3/1 will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment. Harrison is a platoon commander with 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
Interview: Sgt. Shawn M. Gleason
Aug. 27, 2014
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U.S. Marine Sgt. Shawn M. Gleason talks about the importance of mountain warfare training during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014. Marines with 3/1 will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment. Gleason is a platoon guide with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
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