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    U.S. Marines, Australians conduct amphibious assault for Talisman Sabre 2015 [Image 19 of 21]

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    Three armed military personnel are conducting what appears to be a beach assault or amphibious landing exercise on a sandy shoreline. The soldiers are in tactical positions — one running, one crouching with a rifle, and one prone on the ground — suggesting a coordinated tactical movement drill. Vehicle tire tracks and numerous boot prints are visible in the sand, indicating prior activity in the area.

    FOG BAY, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    07.11.2015

    Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marines and Australian service members secure a beachhead following an amphibious assault at Fog Bay, Australia, July 11, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Australians with Combat Team Bravo, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, assaulted the beach and moved inland to secure additional objectives as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in the exercise while deployed on its regularly scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2015
    Date Posted: 07.16.2015 09:01
    Photo ID: 2069971
    VIRIN: 150711-M-WM612-170
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 1.4 MB
    Location: FOG BAY, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU
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    Three armed military personnel are conducting what appears to be a beach assault or amphibious landing exercise on a sandy shoreline. The soldiers are in tactical positions — one running, one crouching with a rifle, and one prone on the ground — suggesting a coordinated tactical movement drill. Vehicle tire tracks and numerous boot prints are visible in the sand, indicating prior activity in the area.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands on a sandy beach during what appears to be an amphibious landing exercise. In the background, Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) are visible on the shoreline, along with at least one other Marine. The setting suggests a military training operation or live amphibious assault exercise near a coastal area.
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