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U.S. Marines deployed to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex prepare to patrol in light armored vehicles during an exercise supporting Talisman Saber on Freshwater Bay Beach in Queensland, Australia, July 15, 2009. Essex is participating in Talisman Saber, an exercise between the U.S. and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 U.S. and 10,000 Australian personnel.

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U.S. Marines deployed to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex prepare to patrol in light armored vehicles during an exercise supporting Talisman Saber on Freshwater Bay Beach in Queensland, Australia, July 15, 2009. Essex is participating in Talisman Saber, an exercise between the U.S. and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 U.S. and 10,000 Australian personnel.

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