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U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron-473, Marine Aircraft Group-41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, practices grenade throwing at Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2024. This training is essential for developing the Marines' proficiency in handling and deploying grenades accurately and safely. By practicing these skills, Marines enhance their combat effectiveness, ensuring they can neutralize threats and achieve mission objectives in various combat scenarios. The training also reinforces the importance of precision, timing, and situational awareness, which are critical components of operational success in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Robert James)