CLB-31 Marines refine noncombatant evacuation capabilities during CERTEX [Image 2 of 20]

SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, AUSTRALIA

08.12.2017

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue    

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

Cpl. Christopher Ray, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), sits at the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Certification Exercise, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, Aug. 12, 2017. During CERTEX, Marines with VMM-265 (Rein.), part of the Aviation Combat Element, and Combat Logistics Battalion 31, the Logistics Combat Element, both with the 31st MEU, train to provide security and life-saving support for noncombatants during possible real-world operations. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting CERTEX, the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU partners with PHIBRON 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.12.2017
• Date Posted: 08.16.2017 23:37
• Photo ID: 3668990
• VIRIN: 170812-M-GE751-021
• Resolution: 2533x1688
• Size: 265.54 KB
• Location: SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, AU