U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Li and Lance Cpl. Frank Davis III, both low altitude air defense gunners with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare a FIM-92E stinger missile system during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia, July 4, 2023. Marines with 2d LAAD provided a defensive posture for the FARP from aerial threats as part of an expeditionary advanced base of operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher R. Lape)
Date Taken: | 07.04.2023 |
Date Posted: | 07.19.2023 00:03 |
Photo ID: | 7905657 |
VIRIN: | 230704-M-MJ391-1014 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 2.97 MB |
Location: | SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, AU |
Web Views: | 100 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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