Live Fire Exercise Collection (#2)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney fires its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber gun
Gulf of Aden, November 27, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG-95) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber gun during a pre-aim calibration fire (PACFIRE) training exercise

An MK-38 25mm machine gun is fired aboard USS Stout
Mediterranean Sea, September 22, 2013 - Command Master Chief fires a MK-38 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout

USS Philippine Sea fires its Mk-45 lightweight gun
Arabian Sea, June 1, 2014 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) fires its forward 5-inch Mk-45 lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fires an AIM-9 missile
August 18, 2006 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon fires an AIM-9 missile off the coast of South Korea during a live-fire exercise

A soldier fires rounds down range at an M-4 qualification shoot
Beale Air Force Base, California a Air Force Reservist fires rounds down range at an M-4 qualification shoot during the November unit training assembly weekend

U. S. Navy Seabees fire M-4 and M-16A2 rifles
October 1, 2010 - U.S. Navy Seabees fire M-4 and M-16A2 rifles during weapons qualification training near Camp Mike Spann, Afghanistan

A soldier engages his target on a shooting range at Al Asad, Iraq
Al Asad, Iraq, September 5, 2007 a A motor vehicle operator with Task Force Military Police engages his target during the fire

Night vision view of a U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
Night vision view of a U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

U. S. Army soldier engages enemy forces in a small arms fire fight in Afghanistan
February 19, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier engages enemy forces in a small arms fire fight during Operation Mostarak in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan

Sailors fire a. 50-caliber machine gun
East China Sea, March 10, 2014 - Sailors fire a.50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver

An MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Arleigh Burke
Arabian Gulf, August 5, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

An Ordinance Handling Officer shooting a
Pacific Ocean, September 19, 2008 - An Ordnance Handling Officer, shoots.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire training exercise aboard USS George Washington

Gunners Mate firing a. 50 caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS
Mediterranean Sea, September 15, 2008 - Gunners Mate fires a.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72)

A pilot fires a missile in an A-10 Thunderbolt II
April 24, 2007 - A pilot fires a missile as his A-10 Thunderbolt II breaks over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex during live-fire training

Soldiers fire a rocket propelled grenade at opposing forces
Hohenfels, Germany, October 23, 2011 - Polish soldiers allied with U.S. Army Europes 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, fire a rocket propelled grenade at an opposing forces vehicle during Joint

An instructor watches as an Iraqi army soldier fires a PKC machine gun
March 19, 2007 - An instructor with the military transition team watches as an Iraqi army soldier in the School of Infantry fires a PKC machine gun during a live-fire exercise on Camp Yasser

An MK 54 Mod 0 Torpedo is launched from USS Roosevelt
Gulf of Oman, April 16, 2014 - An MK 54 Mod 0 Torpedo is launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

A Tomahawk cruise missile fired from USS Barry as seen through night-vision lenses
Seen through night-vision lenses aboard amphibious transport dock USS Ponce, the guided missile destroyer USS Barry fires Tomahawk cruise missiles in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn

An MK-15 Close-In Weapon System is fired aboard USS Cape St. George
Arabian Sea, April 30, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) test fires an MK-15 close-in weapon system (CIWS)

U. S. Marines employ an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during live-fire training
March 18, 2014 - U.S. Marines employ an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during a live-fire training exercise as part of Realistic Urban Training Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (RUTMEUEX)

A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman reloading an M2 Heavy Barrel
Fort Knox, Kentucky, August 11, 2008 - A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman reloads an M2 Heavy Barrel.50 caliber machine gun while conducting live-fire immediate action drills at the riverine

U. S. Marine fires rounds down range during a live fire exercise
May 1, 2014 - U.S. Marine fires rounds down range at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire exercise

A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman manning an M240N
Fort Knox, Kentucky, August 11, 2008 - A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman mans an M240N.762mm machine gun while conducting live-fire immediate action drills at the riverine training range at

USS Turner Joy firing one of its Mark 42 gun mounts, Vietnam War, 1968
June 20, 1968 - USS Turner Joy (DD-951) firing one of its three 5/54 Mark 42 gun mounts (Mount 52) toward an enemy shore position in Vietnam

Underwater firing of the Polaris A3 missile by a submarine. circa 1960

USS Bostons triple gun turret fires on North Vietnamese targets, Operation Sea Dragon
September 1968 - The right and left guns of USS Bostons (CA-69) forward 8/55 caliber triple gun turret fires on North Vietnamese targets, during an Operation Sea Dragon bombardment

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"Unleashing the Fury: Intense Live Fire Exercise Showcases Military Might" In a display of sheer power, a tank crewman stands firm as the deafening blast reverberates through the air, marking the firing of a 120mm round from an M1A1 Abrams battle tank. The ground trembles beneath him as dust rises from the impact points left by KP long-guided rockets, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Amidst this spectacle, USS Monterey conducts a close-in weapons system live fire test, unleashing its arsenal with precision and accuracy. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs soar above a mountainous landscape, their engines roaring like thunder as they demonstrate their unparalleled combat capabilities. Meanwhile, Marines relentlessly bombard through a live fire range using their trusty M1A1 Abrams tanks. Night vision goggles reveal the intense determination etched on the face of a special operations forces soldier as he fires his weapon during combat - darkness unable to hinder his unwavering resolve. Not far away, aboard the Chinese Navy multi-role frigate Hengshui, its main gun erupts in fury. A missileman atop a humvee takes aim and launches an unstoppable BGM-71 TOW missile towards its target while U. S. Marines showcase their firepower with an M2. 50 caliber machine gun. The scene shifts to Afghanistan where U. S. Army Rangers engage in fierce combat against unseen adversaries – every shot fired echoing bravery and resilience amidst adversity. And high above them all stands an army paratrooper atop another humvee, skillfully operating an M2. 50-caliber machine gun with deadly precision. Even sailors are not exempt from this exhibition of force; one can be seen confidently firing his weapon at sea – showcasing that no domain is beyond reach for these warriors who protect our freedom. This captivating live fire exercise serves as both awe-inspiring and humbling reminder of those who dedicate their lives to defend our nations.