MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Lance Cpl. John Hollis, machine gunner, Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., mans an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System on an uparmored humvee during a defensive exercise here, Oct. 15, 2013. The Marines concealed their fighting positions with camouflage netting and vegetation to blend into their surroundings. The battalion conducted a three-day defense to practice developing proper fields of fire, establishing fighting positions and challenging Marines’ ability to operate while sle


MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Lance Cpl. John Hollis, machine gunner, Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., mans an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System on an uparmored humvee during a defensive exercise here, Oct. 15, 2013. The Marines concealed their fighting positions with camouflage netting and vegetation to blend into their surroundings. The battalion conducted a three-day defense to practice developing proper fields of fire, establishing fighting positions and challenging Marines’ ability to operate while sleep deprived. Infantrymen practice defensive tactics during Weapons, Tactics Instructor course 131015-M-OM885-196


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