U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Walters/Released 140904-M-CP522-079.JPG
Sep 16, 2014
A heavy equipment operator operates a 624 KR tractor, rubber tire, articulated, multipurpose, also known as a bucket loader, at West Field, Tinian, Aug. 31 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a biennial exercise which focuses on training that enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces. The mission of the HE operators during Valiant Shield is to clear an old runway, 500 by 7,000 feet, of thick jungle. The heavy equipment operator is with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. D. A. Walters/Released)
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