Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 fire during a live-fire range exercise during Midori Guardian 17 in South Korea, October 10, 2017. MASS-2 is with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Midori Guardian, a Unit Level Training event aimed at enhancing squadron readiness while in a field environment, utilizes simulated real-world scenarios focused on Direct Air Support Center and an Air Support Element operations, live-fire ranges, and Marine Corps Common Skills training to prepare the unit for future operations.

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