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NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia (Sept. 9, 2020) Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jesus Pedraza with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin observes Australian Army Pte. Nelson Lotongol with 1st Combat Service Support Battalion, firing the M16 service rifle on burst during joint live-fire training at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 9, 2020. Pedraza is a native of Austin, Texas. Lotongol is a native of Melbourne. During the training, the Aussies gained weapon familiarization with the U.S. Marine Corps M4 and M16. Koolendong will exercise the Marine Corps' and ADF's ability to conduct a range of crisis response and contingency operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harrison Rakhshani)