US Marines EOD • Clearing the Dangers on the Island of Peleliu South Pacific
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US Military #News - U.S. Marines with the explosive ordnance disposal section for Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, relocated and detonated pieces of unexploded ordnance in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 26, 2021. #USA #Military #soldiers
Using information from last years Koa Moana 20, the U.S. Marines located; three sea-mines, one 105 high explosive projectile, three type 89 "knee" mortars, one M9A1 rifle grenade, one 40mm high explosive/incendiary projectile, one six inch projectile, and one 5 in. projectile.
The U.S. believes that all Pacific nations are more stable, secure, and prosperous when national sovereignty and international law are safeguarded. The U.S. is dedicated to assisting our partners while developing their capabilities to contribute to that end.
"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
Credit to : U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Atticus Martinez
Using information from last years Koa Moana 20, the U.S. Marines located; three sea-mines, one 105 high explosive projectile, three type 89 "knee" mortars, one M9A1 rifle grenade, one 40mm high explosive/incendiary projectile, one six inch projectile, and one 5 in. projectile.
The U.S. believes that all Pacific nations are more stable, secure, and prosperous when national sovereignty and international law are safeguarded. The U.S. is dedicated to assisting our partners while developing their capabilities to contribute to that end.
"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
Credit to : U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Atticus Martinez