Sgt. Erik N. Raymond, a machine gunner, smiles for a photo with a local child on a humvee during an open house at the Central Oval in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia, June 24, 2016. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and the Australian Army invited the nearby community to build relationships and showcase military equipment they will be using during Exercise Hamel. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian, New Zealand, and forces to enhance cooperation, trust, and friendship. Raymond, from Oakland, California, is with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marin

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Sgt. Erik N. Raymond, a machine gunner, smiles for a photo with a local child on a humvee during an open house at the Central Oval in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia, June 24, 2016. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and the Australian Army invited the nearby community to build relationships and showcase military equipment they will be using during Exercise Hamel. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian, New Zealand, and forces to enhance cooperation, trust, and friendship. Raymond, from Oakland, California, is with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)

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