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A Marine fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. By keeping all Marines in the unit qualified on weapons systems, the Marines will be proficient and capable of providing ground security for any fixed-wing components of the aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

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MWSS-271 Marines qualify on M249 SAW during weapons systems training

26 Jan 2017 | Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

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A Marine qualifies on an M294 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. MWSS-271 provides essential aviation ground support, including ground security, to any designated fixed-wing component of the aviation combat element. Marines assigned to the squadron participate in weapons qualification outside of their military occupational fields as part of their overall combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

MWSS-271 Marines qualify on M249 SAW during weapons systems training

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Yeison Cuellosuli prepares an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. The training allowed Marines with the unit to qualify on the M249 SAW in order to maintain a high level of combat readiness. Marines from a diverse group of job fields participated including bulk fuel, food service and motor transport. Cuellosuli is a food service specialist assigned to MWSS-271. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

MWSS-271 Marines qualify on M249 SAW during weapons systems training

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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