Marines with the Cannons Platoon of Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire an illumination round from their M777A2 Howitzer during a fire mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 13, 2014. The Marines of Tango Battery aboard Camps Bastion and Leatherneck have a unique makeup for an artillery battery, with one platoon of M777A2 Howitzer cannons and one platoon of HIMARS launchers. ( Marine Corps Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released) Tango Battery provides artillery support for coalition forces in southwestern Afghanistan 140613-M-JD595-0047

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