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    Cpl. Michael R. Parker fires a GAU-17 mini-gun to provide close air support at Shoalwater Bay.

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    Cpl. Michael R. Parker fires a GAU-17 mini-gun to provide close air support at Shoalwater Bay.

    SHOALWATER BAY, AUSTRALIA

    03.11.1998

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    Department of War         

    Air Crew Chief Cpl. Michael R. Parker fires a GAU-17 mini-gun while his UH-1 Huey makes a pass over the hot target area for which his crew is providing close air support at Shoalwater Bay, Australia, on March 12, 1998, during Exercise Valiant Usher 98-1. Valiant Usher is a combined, U.S.-Australian live fire exercise at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Parker is attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable).

    (DoD photo by 1st Lt. Kristen A. Lasica, U.S. Marine Corps.)

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    Date Taken: 03.11.1998
    Date Posted: 07.27.2025 11:53
    Photo ID: 9208505
    VIRIN: 980312-D-D0439-7092
    Resolution: 1862x1315
    Size: 601.55 KB
    Location: SHOALWATER BAY, AU

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