U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s battalion landing team, board Australian light amphibious recovery crafts, during Talisman Sabre 2011, heading towards Townsend Island, Australia, July 10, 2011. Talisman Sabre promotes the alliance with Australia, which is one the United States’ most important defense relationships and a central pillar for national security strategy, based on shared values and a common commitment to peace and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau/Not Reviewed)