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Marines with Alpha Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to fire a spotting round from a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon during a live-fire range and competition aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2014. Eight squads, of approximately 80 Marines and sailors, from Alpha Company participated in the weeklong competition that focused on infantry rifle squad skills, tested small-unit leadership and their combat-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Childers / Released)