U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Ellmer, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, applies camouflage paint during Exercise Hamel 2010 at the Townsville Training Area, Australia, on Oct. 12, 2010. U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Regiment are supporting Exercise Hamel, which is an annual exercise designed to enhance the Australian Army’s ability to fight and operate in a modern, complex battle space. The exercise involves more than 6000 personnel from the Australian Defense Force.