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    VMM-164 (Rein) Marines launch flares in Somalia [Image 1 of 3]

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    VMM-164 (Rein) Marines launch flares in Somalia

    210109-M-PQ459-1032 SOMALIA (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew McLaughlin, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a LUU-2 flare before launch. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU conduct operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to relocate U.S. Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

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    Date Taken: 01.09.2021
    Date Posted: 02.06.2021 06:38
    Photo ID: 6510750
    VIRIN: 210109-M-PQ459-1032
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 17.61 MB
    Location: SO

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