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    31ST MEU departs Talisman Sabre 2011 [Image 38 of 55]

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    A young male in olive/sage green military-style coveralls is crouching on a dark wet surface, working with heavy chains and metal shackles near a large vehicle tire. He appears to be securing or releasing a chain tie-down system, likely on a ship deck or military transport platform. Yellow painted markings are visible on the surface in the background.

    SHOALWATER BAY, AUSTRALIA

    07.30.2011

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jerome Reed 

    U.S. Pacific Command         

    U.S. Navy Loadmaster 3 Alex Erhard, from Crofton, Md., chains a vehicle from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to a landing craft air cushion at the conclusion of Talisman Sabre 2011 on Freshwater Beach in Queensland, Australia, July 30, 2011. TS11 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Australian forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance efforts.

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2011
    Date Posted: 08.22.2011 22:48
    Photo ID: 446479
    VIRIN: 110730-M-PM709-037
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 7.31 MB
    Location: SHOALWATER BAY, AU
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