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    A multinational military exercise or gathering is taking place in an open grassy field, likely a steppe environment. Four soldiers in the foreground wear distinctly different national uniforms, suggesting a joint international military exercise. Several military trucks and additional personnel are visible in the background.

    FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, MONGOLIA

    06.23.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    From left, training instructors Czech Republic Warrant Officer Martin Mahr, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Capt. Yusuke Minagi , U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lucas Loht, and Australian Capt. Adam Murgatroyd discuss convoy operations June 23 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, at Exercise Khaan Quest 2014. KQ14 is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise hosted annually by Mongolian Armed Forces and co-sponsored this year by U.S. Army, Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. KQ14 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. This year marks the 12th iteration of this training event. Mahr is a convoy improvised explosive device instructor with the Czech Republic Army; Minagi is an international peace activity training officer from Shizuoka, Japan; Loht is a platoon sergeant with 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division; and Murgatroyd is a cavalry instructor with the Headquarters Forces Command from Sydney, Australia.

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2014
    Date Posted: 06.27.2014 23:02
    Photo ID: 1424662
    VIRIN: 140623-M-UY849-940
    Resolution: 2500x1667
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    Location: FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, MN
    Hometown: SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AU
    Hometown: PRAGUE, CZ
    Hometown: SHIZUOKA, SHIZUOKA, JP
    Hometown: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, US
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