US Marines, Australians fire mortars during Talisman Sabre 2011 [Image 36 of 65]

TOWNSHEND ISLAND, QLD, AUSTRALIA

07.12.2011

Photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau    

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command         

U.S. Marine Cpl. Samuel G. Potenti, right, a mortarman from Oakland Calif., with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, teaches Australian army Gunner Dean Lofts about the M249 squad automatic weapon during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island July 12. TS11 promotes the alliance with Australia, which is one the United States' most important defense relationships and a central pillar for national security strategy, based on shared values and a common commitment to peace and security.

• Date Taken: 07.12.2011
• Date Posted: 07.17.2011 10:12
• Photo ID: 428887
• VIRIN: 110712-M-BO337-098
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 7.79 MB
• Location: TOWNSHEND ISLAND, QLD, AU