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Launch Ready

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Parrott launches a Switchblade unmanned aerial vehicle during training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7, 2021. As of April 14, 2022, the U.S. has sent 700 Switchblade systems to Ukraine.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Pfc. Sarah Pysher VIRIN: 210707-M-EA659-1117.JPG
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