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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christoffer Herrera Meneses and Pfc. Cruz Yhair, both mortarmen, sights an M252A2 60mm mortar system as they prepare for a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 5, 2025. These Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division conduct live-fire drills to improve tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical skills during the training event. The exercise supports ongoing efforts to sustain combat readiness and reinforce core infantry skills across the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)