090719-N-0120A-650 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), rush toward an M777 105mm lightweight Howitzer to be lift by an MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element of the 31st MEU, as a part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training activity designed to train Australian and forces in planning and conducting combined operations, which will help improve combat readiness and interoperab
090719-N-0120A-650 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), rush toward an M777 105mm lightweight Howitzer to be lift by an MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element of the 31st MEU, as a part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training activity designed to train Australian and forces in planning and conducting combined operations, which will help improve combat readiness and interoperability between Australian and forces. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released) US Navy 090719-N-0120A-650 Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), rush toward an M777 105mm lightweight Howitzer to be lift
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