Gunslinger 22

Exercise Gunslinger 2022

Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kansas

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Gunslinger is a large military exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Kansas Air National Guard’s 134th Air Control Squadron of McConnell Air Force Base. More than 1,300 Marines from 11 home training centers across the country have deployed to multiple areas throughout Kansas to participate in Gunslinger 22.

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MARFORRES TACP FIREX 23-1

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. David Christie, a communications officer assigned to 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, tracks aircraft positions during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 at Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios with live aircraft to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. The purpose of TACP FIREX 23-1 is to maintain joint fires proficiency and readiness to support the total force. Christie is a native of Annandale, Virginia and attended St. Paul VI Catholic High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

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Tags: Gunships, MARINE AVIATION, Fighter jets, close air support

Photo by: Cpl. James Stanfield | VIRIN: 221027-M-BD822-1023.JPG

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