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220621-M-SX452-317.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

Jun 28, 2022
AL HAMRA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AL HAMRA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (June 21, 2022) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command throws a smoke grenade to mask the United Arab Emirate Presidential Guard egress during exercise Iron Defender 22 at Al Hamra training camp, UAE, June 21. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures and harbor defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)


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