Howitzers provide long range support
6/15/2011
By
Sgt. Elyssa Quesada
,
11th MEU
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.
Marines with Kilo Battery conducted live-fire drills to maintain operational readiness during a field exercise here June 15.
The battery, part of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unloaded its M777A2 howitzers, aka triple sevens, over California’s rolling hills.
“When the infantrymen need long range support they call on us,” said Sgt. Tashan D. Williams, 22, gun two section chief.
After the section receives fire missions a combined effort of six Marines create a quick reaction and a hasty launch of each 155mm round.
“Our goal, is to provide direct support for the MEU and battalion in any situation,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Cannon, 33, the platoon sergeant with 1st plt., Kilo Battery.
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. ,-An M777A2 howitzer, with Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, is concealed under camouflage netting during a field exercise with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit here June 15. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the unit for its upcoming deployment., Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, 6/15/2011 12:08 PM
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-Marines with Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, meet with Sergeant Maj. Scott T. Pile, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, during an 11th MEU field exercise here June 15. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the unit for its upcoming deployment., Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, 6/15/2011 12:10 PM
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -Lance Cpl. Jeffrey J. Sung, a recorder with gun 3, Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, listens as Sergeant Maj. Scott T. Pile, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, greets the Marines during a field exercise here June 15. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the unit for its upcoming deployment., Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, 6/15/2011 12:19 PM
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-Marines with Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, listen as Sergeant Maj. Scott T. Pile, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, speaks to them during a field exercise here June 15. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the unit for its upcoming deployment., Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, 6/15/2011 12:24 PM
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -Marines with Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, fire an M777A2 howitzer during a field exercise with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit here June 15. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the unit for its upcoming deployment., Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, 6/15/2011 12:41 PM
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