030414-N-6501M-036 Zamboanga City, Republic of the Philippines (Apr. 14, 2003) -- Master Chief Boatswain Mate Michael D. Bloom Command Master Chief for the Joint Special Operation Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P) fires a Mark-19, 40mm grenade launcher with the assistance of Marine Cpl. Ryan J. King during a crew/serve live fire exercise. This training is to maintain proficiency in Force Protection while deployed to the South Philippine Islands. The Marines are attached to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Kilo Company which is part of Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines JSOT


030414-N-6501M-036 Zamboanga City, Republic of the Philippines (Apr. 14, 2003) -- Master Chief Boatswain Mate Michael D. Bloom Command Master Chief for the Joint Special Operation Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P) fires a Mark-19, 40mm grenade launcher with the assistance of Marine Cpl. Ryan J. King during a crew/serve live fire exercise. This training is to maintain proficiency in Force Protection while deployed to the South Philippine Islands. The Marines are attached to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Kilo Company which is part of Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines JSOTF-P is supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and the effort to train, assist and advise Philippine forces in their fight to counter terrorism. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 1st Class Edward G. Martens. (RELEASED) US Navy 030414-N-6501M-036 Master Chief Boatswain Mate Michael D. Bloom Command Master Chief for the Joint Special Operation Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P) fires a Mark-19, 40mm grenade launcher


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