Marines with the 120mm mortar platoon for Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a round from an M327 120mm mortar during a combined artillery and close air support training exercise following the conclusion of Talisman Saber 2013 here, Aug. 3. The live-fire exercise provided effective and intense training to ensure Australian and U.S. forces foster and sustain cooperative relationships that enhance regional security, stability and prosperity. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' force in readiness for the Asia-Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Oxton)
Date Taken: | 08.03.2013 |
Date Posted: | 08.05.2013 05:12 |
Photo ID: | 988814 |
VIRIN: | 130803-M-FJ370-006 |
Resolution: | 3226x4839 |
Size: | 2.44 MB |
Location: | TOWNSHEND ISLAND, QUEENSLAND, AU |
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