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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pendro A. Hernandez cleans the M252 81 mortar system during Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Townshend Island, Australia, July 12, 2011. Hernandez is a mortarman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pendro A. Hernandez cleans the M252 81 mortar system during Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Townshend Island, Australia, July 12, 2011. Hernandez is a mortarman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pendro A. Hernandez cleans the M252 81 mortar system during Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Townshend Island, Australia, July 12, 2011. Hernandez is a mortarman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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