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Maple Resolve is an annual exercise, 3-week multinational simulated war, hosted by the Canadian Army bringing NATO allies together from across the world to share and learn tactics while strengthening foreign military ties.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 24 conduct base defense

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vernal Emhoolah, left, a native of Texas, and Pfc. Kyle VanSteenbergen, a native of North Carolina, both low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), aim a simulated FIM-92 Stinger missile during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd LAAD, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo | VIRIN: 240611-M-OV696-1039.JPG

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