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    Valiant Shield [Image 1 of 18]

    Valiant Shield

    TINIAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

    09.06.2014

    Photo by Cpl. David Walters 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadrons 171 and 172, both currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, drill a hole into the ground as part of the M31 Marine Corps expeditionary arresting gear system in preparation for Valiant Shield 2014. Arresting gear is used to stop aircraft quickly in case they land on a short runway or experience an emergency. Valiant Shield is a a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David A. Walters/Released)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.06.2014
    Date Posted: 09.16.2014 03:00
    Photo ID: 1551343
    VIRIN: 140906-M-CP522-049
    Resolution: 3727x5590
    Size: 631.89 KB
    Location: TINIAN, MP

    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 14

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