USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), Pacific Ocean (July 8, 2017)— Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) while at sea in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2017. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and forces. BLT 3/5, the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon

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USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), Pacific Ocean (July 8, 2017)— Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) while at sea in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2017. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and forces. BLT 3/5, the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger/Released)

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