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    Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon refines water recovery skills during Talisman Saber 17 [Image 5 of 22]

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    Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon refines water recovery skills during Talisman Saber 17

    SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

    07.22.2017

    Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue    

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    Lance Cpl. Mason J. Blankenship, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle driver with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, sits atop an AAV during water recovery training as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 17 off the coast of Freshwater Beach, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 22, 2017. Blankenship is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. BLT 3/5, the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2017
    Date Posted: 07.25.2017 23:47
    Photo ID: 3608731
    VIRIN: 170722-M-GE751-041
    Resolution: 1140x760
    Size: 126.34 KB
    Location: SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, AU

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