Tools of the Trade - USMC Gear

Spotlight: M1 Abrams

U.S. Marine M1A1 firing in Najaf Province, Iraq during training exercise.The M1 Abrams main battle tank is the principal combat tank of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps, with three main versions being deployed starting in 1980: the M1, M1A1, and M1A2.
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Spotlight: AV-8 Harrier II

Harrier The AV-8B was centered on the Marines' need for a light ground attack airplane.
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Spotlight: AH-1 Cobra

AH-1Though phased out in the Army, upgraded versions of the AH-1 continue to fly with the Marines.
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Spotlight: LAV-25

LAV25The LAV-25 is an eight-wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) used by the United States Marine Corps. Powered by a Detroit Diesel Turbo-Charged engine, they are 4 wheel drive (rear wheels) transferable to 8-wheel drive.
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