Lance Cpl. Edwin Centofanti, a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and native of Youngstown, Ohio, engages a target on G-21 Machine Gun Range with an M249 light machine gun during a live-fire training exercise Dec. 11, 2014. “It is good training, lots of our Marines establish a base line,” said Blair. “They can go back to the basics and on to the next level with everyone at the same page. Training like this helps build the unit up together, and that keeps everyone combat ready and tactically proficient.” ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Mitchell) 1-8 improves kno

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Lance Cpl. Edwin Centofanti, a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and native of Youngstown, Ohio, engages a target on G-21 Machine Gun Range with an M249 light machine gun during a live-fire training exercise Dec. 11, 2014. “It is good training, lots of our Marines establish a base line,” said Blair. “They can go back to the basics and on to the next level with everyone at the same page. Training like this helps build the unit up together, and that keeps everyone combat ready and tactically proficient.” ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Mitchell) 1-8 improves knowledge with M249 141211-M-ZZ999-107

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