Sgt. Korey Norman, quality assurance safety observer with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152, launches a GTR-18 missile, better known as a "Smokey SAM," during a threat reaction evolution on an island outside of Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 26, 2014. The threat reaction evolution is a chance for pilots to stay up to date on their qualifications while keeping an alert and aware mindset for any arising combat scenario. VMGR-152 ordnancemen aim for pilots during threat reaction training 140826-M-CP522-163

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