Lance Cpl. Ryan LaVallee, radio operator, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an F-1 Towed Gun howitzer from 93rd Mountain Artillery Regiment, French Army, during a bilateral training exercise in Djibouti March 23. Artillery Marines from BLT 1/9 received an opportunity to shoot several howitzers while training along with the French Army and further learn artillery call-for-fire procedures. The 24th MEU Marines performed a series of sustainment and joint exercises alongside the French and Djibouti armed service members while in Djibouti. The 24th MEU is currently on a seven month deployment aboard Nassau Amphibious Ready Group vessels as the theatre reserve force for Central Command.
Date Taken: | 03.23.2010 |
Date Posted: | 04.05.2010 03:51 |
Photo ID: | 265903 |
VIRIN: | 100323-M-6001S-209 |
Resolution: | 3535x2209 |
Size: | 4.79 MB |
Location: | DJ |
Web Views: | 184 |
Downloads: | 30 |
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