U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Mendoza, right, joint fires and effects integrator, 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and a French Armed Forces soldier with the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment, Troupes De Marine, French Army, post security during a squad and water obstacle course training for Exercise DELAYEN, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Aug. 27, 2025. The Aito “Warrior” Course is a joint training event that develops combat readiness, interoperability, and cultural exchange through events such as jungle patrolling, ambush tactics, water obstacle challenges, and teambuilding activities. Mendoza is a native of Leander, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)
Date Taken: | 08.27.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.08.2025 14:47 |
Photo ID: | 9298757 |
VIRIN: | 250827-M-NI027-2141 |
Resolution: | 5939x3712 |
Size: | 2.06 MB |
Location: | PAPEARI, PF |
Hometown: | LEANDER, TEXAS, US |
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Downloads: | 3 |
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