U.S. Marines with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, swab the breech of an M777 Lightweight Howitzer after firing a round during a regimental exercise at Marine Corps Base Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 13, 2012.
The exercise aimed to develop and sustain the 11th Marine Regiment’s ability to plan and execute artillery fires. Specifically, the artillery battalions trained in all aspects of fire support coordination, maneuvering, counter firing and supporting regimental command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr