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A Marine talks on the radio during Exercise Koolendong 16 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 18, 2016. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. Exercise Koolendong 16 included close-air support, mortars, sniper overwatch and a combined anti-armor team. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson

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A Marine talks on the radio during Exercise Koolendong 16 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 18, 2016. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. Exercise Koolendong 16 included close-air support, mortars, sniper overwatch and a combined anti-armor team. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson

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