U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Abigail Gutierrez, left, a platoon commander, speaks to Cpl. Joseph Fernandez, a squad leader, both with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during Exercise Tagata Toa in La Foa, New Caledonia, May 7, 2026. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia meant to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships between nations operating in the South Pacific. Gutierrez is a native of Illinois and Fernandez is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 04:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9680319 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-M-MO098-2280 |
| Resolution: | 7957x5307 |
| Size: | 9.58 MB |
| Location: | LA FOA, NC |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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