Cpl. Christopher Ray, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), sits at the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Certification Exercise, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, Aug. 12, 2017. During CERTEX, Marines with VMM-265 (Rein.), part of the Aviation Combat Element, and Combat Logistics Battalion 31, the Logistics Combat Element, both with the 31st MEU, train to provide security and life-saving support for noncombatants during possible real-world operations. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting CERTEX, the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU partners with PHIBRON 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)
Date Taken: | 08.12.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.16.2017 23:37 |
Photo ID: | 3668990 |
VIRIN: | 170812-M-GE751-021 |
Resolution: | 2533x1688 |
Size: | 265.54 KB |
Location: | SHOALWATER BAY, QUEENSLAND, AU |
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