Marine Fires Stinger Launcher Simulator

January 31, 2026

January 28, 2026 - A U.S. Marine Corps gunner with 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a Stinger Launcher Simulator during an anti-air weapons system sustainment class at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Stinger Launcher Simulators are advanced, high-fidelity training systems designed to train operators without using live ammunition.

The training event sustained the unit's proficiency, lethality, and handling of anti-air weapons systems in preparation of supporting upcoming bilateral exercises.

Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcos Alvarado.

The U.S. Marines | Marines - The Few, The Proud | U.S. Marines Gifts | U.S. Marine Corps | U.S. Department of War