Valiant Shield Shows Positive Impact on Tinian

TINIAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

09.20.2014

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Marines purchase food and drinks from a local vendor Sept. 20 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014 at a compound near Tinian’s North Field, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. “It really boosts our sales,” said Lot Bunao, manager of J.C. Café on Tinian. “It’s really a chain reaction and boosts our entire economy. For example, the food we sell to them is made from stuff we buy locally at the stores here.” The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei)

• Date Taken: 09.20.2014
• Date Posted: 09.21.2014 19:22
• Photo ID: 1559133
• VIRIN: 140920-M-AZ394-112
• Resolution: 2568x1539
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• Location: TINIAN, MP