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    Mabus tours Australia [Image 4 of 9]

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    A civilian in a dark suit is speaking with five U.S. Marines in Service Charlie (tan shirt, blue trouser) uniforms in what appears to be an official government or military office setting. The Marines are standing at ease and listening attentively. The rightmost Marine displays the most service ribbons and bears a Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeant rank insignia on his sleeve.

    CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA

    04.01.2012

    Photo by Samuel Shavers 

    U.S. Navy           

    Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment, Canberra, Australia. While in Australia, Mabus met with U.S. and Australian officials to discuss a wide range of bilateral/multilateral cooperation topics including Afghanistan, maritime security, energy initiatives and the rotational deployment of U.S. Marines in the Northern Territory. (U.S. Navy photo by: Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.01.2012
    Date Posted: 04.04.2012 05:21
    Photo ID: 554158
    VIRIN: 120401-N-AC887-002
    Resolution: 2442x1744
    Size: 2.16 MB
    Location: CANBERRA, AU
    Web Views: 35
    Downloads: 0

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    A formal meeting is taking place in a wood-paneled office or reception room between several individuals seated in chairs around a coffee table with a floral arrangement. Two flags are visible in the background — a United States flag and what appears to be the Solomon Islands flag. The setting suggests an official diplomatic or governmental meeting.
    Two individuals are carrying floral wreaths toward a large red granite memorial monument, while a third person photographs the ceremony in the background. The memorial bears an inscription referencing the United States of America and appears to be a World War II commemorative monument, likely related to the Guadalcanal Campaign based on partially visible text. The setting overlooks a body of water with ships visible in the distance, suggesting a Pacific island location.
    Two men in dark business suits are engaged in a friendly conversation in what appears to be an official office setting. The room contains notable items including a framed AFL (Sydney Swans) jersey sponsored by QBE, and a portrait photograph on the wall to the right. The setting suggests a formal diplomatic or governmental meeting.
    A civilian in a dark suit is speaking with five U.S. Marines in Service Charlie (tan shirt, blue trouser) uniforms in what appears to be an official government or military office setting. The Marines are standing at ease and listening attentively. The rightmost Marine displays the most service ribbons and bears a Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeant rank insignia on his sleeve.
    Two men in dark business suits are shaking hands in what appears to be an official or diplomatic setting. Both are wearing purple/blue ties and appear to be engaged in a friendly greeting or formal meeting. The background features multiple flags, including the Australian flag, suggesting an official bilateral or diplomatic context.
    A formal press briefing or roundtable meeting is taking place at the U.S. Embassy Canberra. A senior official, identified by a nameplate as 'Secretary Mabus, US Navy,' is seated at a blue-draped table speaking to several attendees or journalists. The setting is marked by official U.S. Embassy branding and an American flag.
    Two men are engaged in a formal handshake in what appears to be an official or institutional setting. One man is wearing a white naval uniform with rank insignia, medals, and ribbons, while the other is dressed in a dark business suit with a blue tie. The interaction appears cordial and professional, suggesting a diplomatic or official meeting.
    A formal memorial ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a tomb or memorial site with a recessed stone slab covered in red poppy flowers and wreaths. A civilian in a dark suit stands on the left in a respectful posture, while several military personnel in white dress uniforms render salutes. A civilian woman in black attire also stands among the military group.
    Two older men in business attire stand before a large memorial wall covered with hundreds of red poppy flowers, with engraved names visible beneath them. The setting appears to be the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, identifiable by its distinctive sandstone arched colonnade and the Roll of Honour wall. The men appear to be viewing or discussing the memorial in a respectful, contemplative manner.

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