A French Armed Forces soldier with the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment, Troupes De Marine, French Army, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benigno Rios, left, UH-1 Iroquois crew chief, 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, clear a room during a close-quarters battle class for Exercise DELAYEN, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Aug. 19, 2025. The event provided an opportunity for U.S. Marines to foster a deeper understanding of French military equipment, tactics, and traditions – all while contributing toward building mutual respect for our Allies and partners within the Indo-Pacific region. Rios is a native of El Monte, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)
Date Taken: | 08.19.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.08.2025 14:47 |
Photo ID: | 9298763 |
VIRIN: | 250819-M-NI027-3125 |
Resolution: | 6140x3454 |
Size: | 3.56 MB |
Location: | ARUE, PF |
Hometown: | EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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