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Cpl. Jose L. Polanco (top), a 25-year-old heavy equipment mechanic for Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary, and a native of Truth or Consequences, N.M., loosens a drive shaft mount with the assistance of Lance Cpl. Tanner M. Jones, a 19-year-old light armored vehicle mechanic for CLB-31, 31st MEU, and a native of Denver, Colo., in Bradshaw Field, Australia, Sept. 1, 2013. The Marines of CLB-31's maintenance section are working long days and late nights to keep pace with the required maintenance that comes with supporting the battalion-sized element currently executing Exercise Koolendong 13. Koolendong is a week-long, live-fire exercise that demonstrates the operational reach of the 31st MEU and reinforces why it is the force of choice for the Asia-Pacific region. Also participating in the exercise is the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and soldiers of the 5th Royal Australian Army. The 31st MEU brings what it needs to sustain itself to accomplish the mission or to pave the way for follow-on forces. The size and composition of the 31st MEU makes it well suited for amphibious operations, which includes raids, assaults, evacuations and humanitarian assistance operations.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Robbins/Released)
Got a fish lore stuck in my neck from a old guy casting along the river. Minimal blood. 9 mile run to Turtle Mountains Peak Caballo Cone. #truthorconsequences #newmexico #run #trailrun
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Highway 25 in New Mexico carried us from Albuquerque to Las Cruces on our road trip to Tucson Arizona. The highway provided beautiful views of sky, clouds, and Rocky Mountains as it passed through a town with an unusual history to go along with its unusual name: Truth or Consequences. The town is named after a television game show that was popular in the U.S. in 1950. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_or_Consequences,_New_Mexico) I couldn't resist spending a half hour driving through town to admire its historic section which looks much like what one sees in cowboy films of the west.
Truth or Consequences is not a large town and near the highway one finds the usual modern gas stations and fast food outlets, but my interest was the historical downtown district. We pulled over for me to take a couple of photos and then realized we were in front of the Visitor's Information Center. I stepped inside to get a bit of information about the town's history and was greeted by a friendly woman at the desk who said she was originally from Minnesota. She was eager to supply me with a bit of information and I noted that she was struggling to walk to the display rack for a brochure. When I expressed concern, she said the space heater didn't reach her desk and the cold was aggravating what I assume was the arthritis that may have prompted her move to the desert climate.
As we were talking this man came through the door carrying a large box which turned out to be an additional space heater which I could tell was a welcome delivery. He was dressed in traditional western wear and my stranger antenna was sparking the moment he entered with his black, western hat and friendly face. I introduced myself and my project immediately and explained that while his western hat may be everyday attire in Truth or Consequences, it was not in Toronto where I come from. We shook hands. Meet Jimmy.
Needless to say, Jimmy was surprised by my request to photograph him for my project, but more than willing. The Information Center was an older building and had a bay window with blinds which I quickly noted would serve as a good location for the portrait. The information lady began opening the blinds but I suggested having them closed would be better for the photo but if she needed the warmth of the sunlight, I would open them for her as soon as the photo was taken.
Jimmy explained that he works for the city, hence his delivering the heater to the Information Center. "So, are you from Truth or Consequences?" I asked. He smiled. "Pretty much." He told me he is 53. He had a warm manner but I could tell he was a man of few words - especially with a complete stranger. I commented that 53 seemed young to me, especially since I just turned 70 a week ago. He smiled and was kind enough to say "Boy, you sure don't look it." After that comment, I consider Jimmy a friend indeed.
I'm sure Jimmy had places to be and we still had miles to go before reaching Tucson so we parted with a friendly handshake and I signed the guest register for the Information Center before leaving.
Thanks for the information about the area and thank you Jimmy for allowing me to photograph you for The Human Family Group.
This is my 135th submission to The Human Family Group on Flickr.
This is my 135th submission to The Human Family Group.
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Broken window of a war ambulance. Veterans' Park, Truth or Consequences New Mexico, USA. 5 April 2016
2020-21: Judge commended out of 1789 entries in Photocrowd's 'the view through a window' in May 2021.
2022-23: Expert merit award out of 956 entries in Photocrowd 'Colour Toned Images' competition in September 2022. Judge merit award out of 522 entries in Photocrowd 'Broken Glass' competition in November 2022.
This old gas station in Truth or Consequences was so perfect, sadly when we revisited 2 years later everything but the building had vanished
Six mile run with friends. Sidewinder to Mescal. Nice overcast day. #newmexico #ultrarunning #truthorconsequences
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Caught it! Pink and blues tonight along the Rio Grande. Turtle Mtn in the background. #sunset #newmexico #truthorconsequences #riogrande
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