31st MEU ground forces begin talks with local populace
By Cpl. Codey Underwood | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 22, 2013
SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia --
Outside a local Australian village, a large group of Marines emerge from the tree line. They quickly set up a circle of security while the leaders of the village come forward to greet them. The Marines’ mission is to identify the needs and wants of the people.