Lance Cpl. Ramiro Alamanza, a 22-year-old cannoneer with Battery K, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, attached to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fires a round from the M327 120 mm Expeditionary Fire Support System during a live-fire exercise, March 28. The battery trained for four weeks on the new weapon system in preparation for an upcoming deployment with a Marine Expeditionary Unit later this year. EFSS is the newest weapon added to the Marine Corps' artillery arsenal, creating a triad with the M777 155 mm Lightweight Howitzer and the High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
Date Taken: | 03.28.2011 |
Date Posted: | 04.04.2011 16:37 |
Photo ID: | 386223 |
VIRIN: | 110328-M-4438L-005 |
Resolution: | 2592x3888 |
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Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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