Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board
Summary
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), prior to conducting a range cleanup in Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2019. The 31st MEU and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. Talisman Sabre is designed to improve partner nation combat readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training, enhancing the ability and proficiency to respond to crisis as part of a combined effort while maintaining regional security, peace and stability. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Jonathan Coronel)