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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pedro A. Hernandez, left, and Pfc. Zachary T. Bear, right, prepare a M252 81 mm mortar system for a fire mission during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island, Australia, July 13, 2011. Hernandez and Bear are mortarmen assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pedro A. Hernandez, left, and Pfc. Zachary T. Bear, right, prepare a M252 81 mm mortar system for a fire mission during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island, Australia, July 13, 2011. Hernandez and Bear are mortarmen assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pedro A. Hernandez, left, and Pfc. Zachary T. Bear, right, prepare a M252 81 mm mortar system for a fire mission during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island, Australia, July 13, 2011. Hernandez and Bear are mortarmen assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team.

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