This graphic representation shows Lance Cpl. Michael Ruiz, a mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, July 16, 2017. Ruiz, a 20-year-old native of Riverside, California, used a scarf to block the red dust of Townshend Island. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and forces.

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