US Marines check gear during Talisman Sabre 2011 [Image 9 of 12]

SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, AUSTRALIA

07.24.2011

Photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau    

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command         

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting pre-operation checks on their amphibious assault vehicles before returning to Okinawa, Japan, from Samuel Hill in Shoalwater Bay Training Area July 24, 2011, during Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre promotes the alliance with Australia, which is one the United States' most important defense relationships and a central pillar for national security strategy, based on shared values and a common commitment to peace and security.

• Date Taken: 07.24.2011
• Date Posted: 07.27.2011 11:01
• Photo ID: 434998
• VIRIN: 110724-M-BO337-045
• Resolution: 2268x1512
• Size: 2.09 MB
• Location: SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, AU