RMJ3W51F–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 17.1 patrol during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 27, 2017. Marines conducted patrol-based exercises to improve on skills with night vision optics through various terrains. With its flexibility and versatility, BSRF is ideally suited to carry out security cooperation efforts and a wide range of other missions in the European reigon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah N. Petrock)
RMRAD1FR–U.S. Marines and Romanian forces stand together at attention at the introduction of the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe.
RMMTW81M–U.S. Marines and Romanian forces stand together at attention at the introduction of the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAD1F3–U.S. Marines stand together at attention at the introduction of the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. The Marines are with BSRF 17.1 (right) and 16.2 (left).
RMMTW817–U.S. Marines stand together at attention at the introduction of the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. The Marines are with BSRF 17.1 (right) and 16.2 (left). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAD1FM–U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania on Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe.
RMMTWEAW–U.S. Marines stand together at attention at the introduction of the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. The Marines are with BSRF 17.1 (right) and 16.2 (left). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAD1FF–Lt. Col. Paul C. Teachey awards Romanian Capt. Laurentiu C. Anghel with the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. Teachey was the commanding officer of 16.2.
RMMTW81J–U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania on Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAD1G4–Lt. Col. David Emmel and Sgt. Maj. Paul Crawford unveil the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment colors during the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. Emmel and Crawford are the commanding officer of and sergeant major of BSRF 17.1.
RMMTWEM3–U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania on Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAD1FY–Lt. Col. Paul Teachey and Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Headrick fold the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment colors during the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. Teachey and Headrick are the commanding officer of and sergeant major of BSRF 16.2.
RMMTW81C–Lt. Col. Paul C. Teachey awards Romanian Capt. Laurentiu C. Anghel with the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. Teachey was the commanding officer of 16.2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMR8YD2P–Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 during his visit to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 9, 2017. The visit allowed Love to speak with forward deployed Marines and answer question concerning the mission of BSRF 17.1. Love is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division.
RMMTW81P–Lt. Col. Paul Teachey and Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Headrick fold the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment colors during the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. Teachey and Headrick are the commanding officer of and sergeant major of BSRF 16.2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMR8YD2M–Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 during his visit to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 9, 2017. The visit allowed Love to speak with forward deployed Marines and answer question concerning the mission of BSRF 17.1. Love is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division.
RMMTW81X–Lt. Col. David Emmel and Sgt. Maj. Paul Crawford unveil the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment colors during the transfer of authority ceremony on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 26, 2017. BSRF 16.2 was relieved by BSRF 17.1 after their six month deployment that included operations with 14 partner nations in Europe. Emmel and Crawford are the commanding officer of and sergeant major of BSRF 17.1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMR8YD2N–Maj. Gen. John K. Love and Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods speak to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 during his visit to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 9, 2017. The visit allowed Love and Woods to speak with forward deployed Marines and answer question concerning the mission of BSRF 17.1. Love is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division. Woods is the 2nd Marine Division Sergeant Major.
RMMR1X79–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 17.1 patrol during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 27, 2017. Marines conducted patrol-based exercises to improve on skills with night vision optics through various terrains. With its flexibility and versatility, BSRF is ideally suited to carry out security cooperation efforts and a wide range of other missions in the European reigon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah N. Petrock)
RMMW3EBG–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 17.1 patrol during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 27, 2017. Marines conducted patrol-based exercises to improve on skills with night vision optics through various terrains. With its flexibility and versatility, BSRF is ideally suited to carry out security cooperation efforts and a wide range of other missions in the European reigon.
RMJ3W6J7–U.S. Marine Sgt. Viktor Cadiente, a forward observer with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1, calls in the landing of a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 30, 2017. Marines with BSRF and Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 held a class with Montenegrin soldiers over landing helicopters for casualty evacuations to improve on skills and interoperability. Partnerships formed from multinational exercises like this, and military-to-military training engagements are crucial in dealing with regional issues and keeping peace i
RMP4W556–Norwegian Home Guard 12 base commander, Col. Hakon Warø, addresses the crowd celebrating Victory in Europe Day, in Stjørdal, Norway, May 8, 2017. Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, commemorates the Allies of World War II accepting Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 is the forward deployed presence in the Nordic region.
RMJ3W6J9–U.S. Marines and Montenegrin soldiers receive a brief before riding in a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 30, 2017. Marines with BSRF and Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 held a class with Montenegrin soldiers on casualty evacuations by helicopter as part the military-to-military training during Platinum Eagle. The trans-Atlantic strategic relationship between the U.S. and Europe has been forged over the past seven decades and is built on a foundation of shared values, experiences and visions. (U.S. Marine Corp
RMP4W54X–Norwegian Home Guard 12 base commander, Col. Hakon Warø, addresses the crowd celebrating Victory in Europe Day, in Stjørdal, Norway, May 8, 2017. Victory in Europe Day, known as VE day, commemorates the Allies of World War II accepting Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 galvanizes the Marine Corps’ long and close relationship with the Norwegian Armed Forces.
RMJ3W51A–U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Campbell, a heavy equipment operator with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1, fires an 81mm mortar at a live-fire range during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2, at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 27, 2017. Marines from different job fields participated in a live-fire mortar range to gain experience in various Marine Corps weapon systems. With its flexibility and versatility, BSRF is ideally suited to carry out security cooperation efforts and a wide range of other missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah N. Petrock)
RMP4W55C–U.S. Marines and Norwegian soldiers raise the colors during a Victory in Europe Day ceremony in Stjørdal, Norway, May 8, 2017. Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, marks the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied Forces during World War II. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 preserves the U.S.’s commitment to Norway and our mutual trust as we confront evolving strategic challenges together.
RMJ3W6JB–U.S. Marine Sgt. Viktor Cadiente, a forward observer with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1, teaches Lance Cpl. Tyler Holloway, a rifleman with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1, how to call in a landing of a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over the radio during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 30, 2017. Marines with MRF-E and BSRF participate in Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2, a multilateral exercise held with NATO Allies and partner nations to improve interoperability and effectiveness. Strong NATO relationships are vital to not only European security,
RMR60T98–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 17.1 patrol during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 27, 2017. Marines conducted patrol-based exercises to improve on skills with night vision optics through various terrains. With its flexibility and versatility, BSRF is ideally suited to carry out security cooperation efforts and a wide range of other missions in the European reigon.
RMMPFY13–Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 during his visit to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 9, 2017. The visit allowed Love to speak with forward deployed Marines and answer question concerning the mission of BSRF 17.1. Love is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMR8Y95R–U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) receive a lecture on the Norwegian tank in Porsangmoen, Norway, March 7, 2017. The Marines of MRF-E trained alongside NATO Allies during Exercise Joint Viking 17.1.
RMMPFY11–Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 during his visit to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 9, 2017. The visit allowed Love to speak with forward deployed Marines and answer question concerning the mission of BSRF 17.1. Love is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAC7F3–U.S. Marines disembark the plane at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMMPFY12–Maj. Gen. John K. Love and Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods speak to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 during his visit to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 9, 2017. The visit allowed Love and Woods to speak with forward deployed Marines and answer question concerning the mission of BSRF 17.1. Love is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division. Woods is the 2nd Marine Division Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)
RMRAC7F5–The plane rolls to the edge of the tarmac at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ22JJF–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies discuss training while participating in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7REKR–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Robinson, a warehouse clerk with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) 17.1, hands off the Norwegian flag at Vaernes Garnison, March 30, 2017. MRF-E uphold traditions while increasing interoperability with Allies and partner nations.
RMJ22JJE–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies stack up while participate in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7REKT–Soldiers with Home Guard 12 fly the Norwegian flag at Vaernes Garnison, March 30, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) upholds traditions as Marines and sailors operate from Norway, galvanizing the Marine Corps’ long and close relationship with the Norwegian Armed Forces.
RMJ22JJH–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies stack up while participate in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMRAC7EW–U.S. Marines make a formation shortly after disembarking the plane at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ22JJK–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies pose for a photo during breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMRAC7F6–Norwegian Military Police await the arrival of U.S. Marine forces at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ22JJC–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and a Bulgarian soldier build water charges while participating in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMRAC7EX–U.S. Marines stage their gear before unloading bags from the plane at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ22JJB–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and German soldiers build a charge while participating in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMRAC7ET–A U.S. Marine places his pack under the bus shortly after their plane landed at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ6FE3E–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 hikes with the Mission-Orientated Protective Posture suit aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 12, 2017. Marines conducted the hike, completing the last 2 miles in a MOPP suit to ensure the proper fitting and use of the suit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMRAC7EY–U.S. Marines board a bus on the tarmac headed to garrison at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ6FE3F–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 hike in their Mission-Orientated Protective Posture suit aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 12, 2017. Marines conducted the hike, completing the last 2 miles in a MOPP suit to ensure the proper fitting and use of the suit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7R9Y7–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 clears the M249 light machine gun during a position safety officer course aboard Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 28, 2017. This course ensured the Marines’ have ability to safely conduct multinational live fire exercises.
RMJ22JJ9–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies receive a safety brief before training on a breaching range during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7R9Y6–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 discuss how to employ the M136 AT4 light anti-tank rocket launcher during a PSO course aboard Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 28, 2017. This course ensured the Marines’ have ability to safely conduct multinational live fire exercises.
RMJ22JJG–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and a German soldier place a German water charge while conducting a breaching range during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7REKM–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jack Tashjian and Lance Cpl. Austin Robinson, a landing support specialist and warehouse clerk respectively, salute the American flag at Vaernes Garnison, March 30, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 upholds traditions as Marines and sailors represent a forward presence in Europe.
RMJ22JJJ–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and a Latvian soldier set up a Latvian water charge while conducting a breaching range during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7REKN–Soldiers with Home Guard 12 salute the Norwegian flag at Vaernes Garnison, March 30, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) is deployed to Norway and conducts colors alongside Norwegian troops each morning. MRF-E upholds traditions and builds upon a foundation of shared values, experiences, and visions with Allies and partnered nations.
RMJ22JJA–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 teaches a Bulgarian soldier how to build a linear charge while participating in breaching training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8Y960–U.S. Marine Capt. Mark Edgar meets with Norwegian Minister of Defence, Ine Eriksen Søreide in Porsangmoen, Norway, March 7, 2017. Søreide said the Marines’ presence is highly welcome and will have positive implications for the already strong bilateral relationship. Edgar is the Bravo Company Commander with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E).
RMJ6FE3H–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 hike in their Mission-Orientated Protective Posture suit aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 12, 2017. Marines conducted a 12-mile hike , completing the last 2 miles in a MOPP suit to ensure the proper fitting and use of the suit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7R9Y5–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 explain the proper procedures for employing M249 light machine gun during a position safety officer course aboard Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 28, 2017. This course ensured the Marines’ have ability to safely conduct multinational live fire exercises.
RMJ2RBYF–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 await daylight to launch an anti-tank missile during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 23, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMRAC7ER–U.S. Marine Corporal Jacob Thomas and Cpl. Eduardo Duranespino stand alongside a Norwegian Army guard at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 arrived at Vaernes Garnison early in the morning as part of Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1.
RMJ2RBY9–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 is wearing his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 23, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7R9Y3–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 learn about the safeties on the M136 AT4 light anti-tank rocket launcher during a position safety officer course aboard Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 28, 2017. This course ensured the Marines’ have ability to safely conduct multinational live fire exercises.
RMJ2RBYA–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 convoy while wearing their Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 23, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YF2B–U.S. Marines convoy to a new defensive position March 13, 2017, inside the Arctic Circle of Norway. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in Exercise Joint Viking. The U.S. position in Norway leverages their maritime expeditionary capabilities and those of their British, Norwegian and Dutch allies more expediently.
RMJ22JJD–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and a German soldier exchange charge patterns used in everyday practice while participating in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational NATO exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR7REKP–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jack Tashjian and Lance Cpl. Austin Robinson, a landing support specialist and warehouse clerk respectively, fly the American flag at Vaernes Garnison, March 30, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) upholds traditions during its stay in Norway, facilitating military exercises in the region in support of NATO.
RMJ22J14–U.S. Marines assigned to a combined anti-armor team with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 conducts rehearsals for an upcoming range aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 19, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO Allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YEPF–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Miller sets up communications during Exercise Joint Viking in the Arctic Circle, Norway, March 8, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in the exercise led by the Norwegian Armed Forces to improve their maritime expeditionary capabilities. Miller is a rifleman with MRF-E.
RMJ6FE3D–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 don their Mission-Orientated Protective Posture suit before completing a 12 mile hike aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 12, 2017. Marines conducted the hike, completing the last 2 miles in a MOPP suit to ensure the proper fitting and use of the suit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YERH–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Wasilewski sets up a 117-F radio in the Arctic Circle in Norway, March 10, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in Exercise Joint Viking to facilitate military exercises in the Nordic regions. Wasilewski is a rifleman with MRF-E.
RMJ6FE3B–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 secures the Mission-Orientated Protective Posture suit over his boot before completing a 12-mile hike aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 12, 2017. Marines conducted the hike, completing the last 2 miles in MOPP suit to ensure the proper fitting and use of the suit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YEPC–U.S. Marines step out on a patrol during Exercise Joint Viking in the Arctic Circle, Norway, March 9, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in the exercise as part of their maintained presence in the Baltic Sea region conducting military-to-military training. The Marines are with the first iteration of MRF-E.
RMJ6FE3A–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 puts his Mission-Orientated Protective Posture suit on before completing a 12-mile hike aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 12, 2017. Marines conducted the hike, completing the last 2 miles in a MOPP suit to ensure the proper fitting and use of the suit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YEPJ–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Cristian Benitez and Cpl. Christopher Holmes post security during Exercise Joint Viking in the Arctic Circle, Norway, March 8, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in Joint Viking to facilitate military exercises in the Nordic regions. The Marines are machine gunners with MRF-E.
RMJ22GAT–U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stretch before the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between the U.S. Marines and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania April 15, 2017. The Marine and Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMR8Y95Y–U.S. Marine Capt. Mark Edgar meets with Norwegian Minister of Defence, Ine Eriksen Søreide, in Porsangmoen, Norway, March 7, 2017. The two leaders met prior to the kickoff of Exercise Joint Viking. At almost any given time, Norway is host to training or exercises with the United States and other partner nations to support interoperability of forces. Edgar is the Bravo Company Commander with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E).
RMJ22GB0–U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand with a Romanian baseball team before the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game in Constanta, Romania, April 15, 2017. The Marines and the Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMR8YEP8–U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Aiden Frombach records grid coordinates on a patrol during Exercise Joint Viking, in the Arctic Circle, Norway, March 9, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in the exercise to improve combined situational training procedures, and individual and small-unit proficiency in infantry training standards. Frombach is a platoon commander for 2nd platoon with MRF-E.
RMJ2RBYC–U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 prepare for an anti-tank missile launch while wearing their Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 23, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YF2G–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Christopher Perez and Lance Cpl. Jacob Dement check fingers for cold weather injuries March 11, 2017, in the Arctic Circle of Norway. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in Exercise Joint Viking, a multilateral exercise between U.S., U.K., Norwegian, and Dutch forces. The partnership is built upon shared values, experiences, and vision. Dement and Perez are riflemen with 1st Platoon, MRF-E.
RMJ22J13–A U.S. Marine assigned to a combined anti-armor team with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and Latvian soldiers plan rehearsals for a combined anti-armor range aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 19, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO Allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YF25–U.S. Marines Cpl. Conway Hughes, left, Cpl. Mason Siegel, middle, and Lance Cpl. Charles Pate, right, prepare to stand watch during a blizzard March 11, 2017, inside the Arctic Circle of Norway. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in Exercise Joint Viking. No nation can confront today’s challenges alone, a principle embraced by U.S., U.K., Norwegian, and Dutch forces who participated in the exercise. Hughes, Siegel and Pate are riflemen with 1st Platoon, MRF-E.
RMJ22J16–A U.S. Marine assigned to a combined anti-armor team with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies watch combined anti-armor range rehearsals aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 19, 2017. Exercise Summer Shield is a multinational training evolution designed to bring NATO Allies together through combined training efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)
RMR8YF24–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jacob Dement, front, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Perez head to evening watch while in a defensive position, March 11, 2017, inside the Arctic Circle of Norway. Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 (MRF-E) participated in Exercise Joint Viking, a multilateral exercise between U.S., U.K., Norwegian, and Dutch forces. The U.S. and Europe must preserve their mutual commitment and trust as they confront evolving strategic challenges together. Dement and Perez are riflemen with 1st Platoon, MRF-E.
RMJ22GAW–A U.S. Marine with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 plays catch with Romanian children before the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between the U.S. Marines and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania April 15, 2017. The Marine and Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMMW3EAG–U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Campbell, a heavy equipment operator with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1, fires an 81mm mortar at a live-fire range during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2, at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 27, 2017. Marines from different job fields participated in a live-fire mortar range to gain experience in various Marine Corps weapon systems. With its flexibility and versatility, BSRF is ideally suited to carry out security cooperation efforts and a wide range of other missions.
RMJ22GB7–A U.S. Marine with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 congratulates the Romanian coach on winning the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between the U.S. Marines and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania, April 15, 2017. The Marine and Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMMX4J41–U.S. Marines and Montenegrin soldiers receive a brief before riding in a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 30, 2017. Marines with BSRF and Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 held a class with Montenegrin soldiers on casualty evacuations by helicopter as part the military-to-military training during Platinum Eagle. The trans-Atlantic strategic relationship between the U.S. and Europe has been forged over the past seven decades and is built on a foundation of shared values, experiences and visions.
RMJ22GB4–The mayor of Constanta, Decebal Fagadau, throws the first pitch of the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania, April 15, 2017. The Marines and the Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMMX4J3W–U.S. Marine Sgt. Viktor Cadiente, a forward observer with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1, calls in the landing of a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 30, 2017. Marines with BSRF and Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1 held a class with Montenegrin soldiers over landing helicopters for casualty evacuations to improve on skills and interoperability. Partnerships formed from multinational exercises like this, and military-to-military training engagements are crucial in dealing with regional issues and keeping peace i
RMJ22GAX–U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand for the National Anthem at the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between the U.S. Marines and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania April 15, 2017. The Marine and Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMMX4J42–U.S. Marine Sgt. Viktor Cadiente, a forward observer with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1, teaches Lance Cpl. Tyler Holloway, a rifleman with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1, how to call in a landing of a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over the radio during Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 30, 2017. Marines with MRF-E and BSRF participate in Exercise Platinum Eagle 17.2, a multilateral exercise held with NATO Allies and partner nations to improve interoperability and effectiveness. Strong NATO relationships are vital to not only European security,
RMJ22GB6–A U.S. Marine with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 throws a pitch to a Romanian player at the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between the U.S. Marines and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania, April 15, 2017. The Marine and Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMR7REGR–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 prepares for a friendly soccer match with Romanian locals in Constanta, Romania, March 31, 2017. The game allowed Marines to interact with the public through sports and build relationships in the area.
RMJ22GAY–The Ambassador of the United States to Romania, Hans G. Klemm (middle) and the mayor of Constanta, Decebal Fagadau (right) address spectators and U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 at the Jackie Robinson Day baseball game between the U.S. Marines and a Romanian team in Constanta, Romania, April 15, 2017. The Marine and Romanian players all wore the number 42 jersey in honor of the 70th anniversary of Robinson becoming the first African American player in the Major League Baseball history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)
RMR7REGM–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 prepares for a friendly soccer match with Romanian locals in Constanta, Romania, March 31, 2017. The game allowed Marines to interact with the public through sports and build relationships in the area.
RMJF3WD5–U.S. Marine Cpl. Eduardo Duran-Espino, an infantryman with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1, holds two hammers during the Viking Challenge, May 24, at Rena Leir, Norway. The timed hammer strength event was the first of many during the Norwegian Telemark Battalion’s annual competition. After working with Telemark Bn. During Joint Viking, the Marines were invited to participate in the elite warrior festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michele Hunt)
RMR7REGN–A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stops a shot on the goal during a friendly soccer match with Romanian locals in Constanta, Romania, March 31, 2017. The game allowed Marines to interact with the public through sports and build relationships in the area.
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