CAMP SCHWAB, Okinawa Japan

Cpl. Robert A. O'Connell places an improvised shaped charge on a piece of steel-plate armor Feb. 8 at Camp Schwab during basic demolition training. Sticks were used to isolate the effects of the shaped charge, providing a safe stand-off distance for when Marines detonate the charge. Oâ€™Connell is a combat engineer with 9th ESB, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud

130215-M-ZZ999-003.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Mark Stroud

Feb 14, 2013

Camp Schwab Okinawa JP - Cpl. Robert A. O'Connell places an improvised shaped charge on a piece of steel-plate armor Feb. 8 at Camp Schwab during basic demolition training. Sticks were used to isolate the effects of the shaped charge, providing a safe stand-off distance for when Marines detonate the charge. Oâ€™Connell is a combat engineer with 9th ESB, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud

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