U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Gilson, left, a bulk fuel specialist, and Cpl. Ronald Thomas, an expeditionary fire rescue specialist, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assist Australian Army PTE Ellie Jones, a petroleum operator with 9th Force Support Battalion, with moving a drum fabric collapsible during an bilateral Australian Army forward arming and refueling point exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia, July 5, 2023. The Australian Army’s FARP gave Marines the opportunity to build comraderie and exchange gifts while also learning the differences in their profession and military organization within 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: | 07.05.2023 |
Date Posted: | 07.18.2023 20:49 |
Photo ID: | 7905884 |
VIRIN: | 230705-M-MJ391-1051 |
Resolution: | 6570x4380 |
Size: | 12.87 MB |
Location: | SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, AU |
Web Views: | 70 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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