0907159520G-006 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 15, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deployed to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to patrol in light armored vehicles during an exercise at Freshwater Bay supporting Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a joint exercise between the and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 and 10,000 Australian personnel.

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