Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, man an M2 machine gun for a simulated medical evacuation during a summer firing exercise, August 21, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The 11th Marines conducted an eight-day firing exercise where they maneuvered and fired upon multiple ranges. For two days, the Marines trained for internal embarkation of the 120 mm mortar and the external lift of the howitzer. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham) 2-11 prepares for future operations 140820-M-MV301-004

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