US Marines, Special Operations Capable, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) receive weapons training, on the M2 HB (Heavy Barrel).50 caliber heavy machine gun, while the ship moves closer to the Persian Gulf. The GUAM deployed to the gulf as part of an increased military presence in response to a US Central Command (US CENTCOM) request for additional forces, 10 February 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Guam (LPH 9)

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