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    U.S. Marines, French Army soldiers swim through floating obstacle course [Image 6 of 18]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms observe a water training exercise from a dock or seawall. Several individuals in wetsuits are in the water, some holding orange life rings, while others watch from the shore. The setting appears to be a harbor or bay with sailboats and buildings visible in the background.

    NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA

    08.15.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.  

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and French Armed Forces soldiers with 92nd Infantry Regiment, French Army, conduct a swimming test during a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course off the coast of Noumea, New Caledonia, August 15, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations with our partners by exchanging a U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces infantry platoon. While the U.S. Marines are in New Caledonia, the French infantry platoon traveled to Australia to participate in Exercise Koolendong 16 with U.S. and Australian forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2016
    Date Posted: 08.21.2016 05:31
    Photo ID: 2806638
    VIRIN: 160815-M-KE800-371
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 2.93 MB
    Location: NOUMEA, NC
    Web Views: 119
    Downloads: 8

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered along a rocky waterfront area. One individual, visibly wet, is climbing or navigating over wet rocks near the water's edge while others watch and smile from a low stone wall or seating area. The setting appears to be a coastal or harbor location under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
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    A person wearing military camouflage uniform (MARPAT pattern consistent with U.S. Marine Corps) is climbing over the gunwale of a wooden boat from the water. The image is taken from an elevated angle looking down, showing the individual in the process of boarding the vessel. The water below is green-tinted and choppy.
    A group of individuals wearing wet camouflage uniforms are emerging from the water onto rocky shoreline terrain. The scene appears to depict a military training exercise involving water entry and rocky coastal navigation. Multiple personnel are visible at various stages of exiting the water, with one individual prominently climbing the rocks in the foreground.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms observe a water training exercise from a dock or seawall. Several individuals in wetsuits are in the water, some holding orange life rings, while others watch from the shore. The setting appears to be a harbor or bay with sailboats and buildings visible in the background.
    A military service member in soaking wet camouflage utilities (MARPAT pattern) is captured mid-leap from what appears to be a dock or pier edge. The uniform and boots are visibly drenched, with water droplets visible in the air around the figure. The background shows a marina with sailboats, trees, and a partly cloudy sky, consistent with a coastal military training environment.
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    A bald male individual in wet military-style camouflage clothing is partially submerged in open water, leaning over a white buoy or floating object secured with ropes. The scene appears to depict a military water training exercise or survival drill. The individual appears to be exerting significant physical effort.
    A young male in wet MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniform is in a body of water, gripping the edge of what appears to be a pool wall or platform with an orange stripe. The individual appears to be participating in a military water survival or combat swimmer training exercise. Water droplets and splashing are visible, indicating active movement.
    A military service member in soaking wet digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform is climbing out of the water onto a metal platform or dock structure while gripping a rope. The individual appears to be completing a water-based training exercise, as evidenced by the dripping water from their uniform and body. The setting is a marina or harbor with sailboats visible in the background.
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    A male individual wearing wet camouflage military uniform is navigating an obstacle course, gripping the top bar of a metal frame structure. The person appears physically exerted, with their uniform soaked and muddy, suggesting an intense training exercise. A thick rope is visible attached to the left side of the metal frame structure.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform sits atop a makeshift floating platform constructed from metal frames and plastic barrels, positioned in open water. The platform appears to be a field-expedient raft or pontoon structure, surrounded by colored buoys and mooring lines. In the background, another person is visible on an inflatable boat near what appears to be a net structure.

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