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RMHF1NKA–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derek Burt, front, observes the area during a riverine training operation in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha/Released) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derek Burt, front, observes the area during a riverine train
RMPFRE3P–Cpl. Bradley Graczyk, combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 45 directs a Humvee offloading from USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a maritime prepositioning force offload at the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania, May 23, 2018. The primary purpose of the MPF program is to enable the rapid deployment and engagement of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force anywhere in the world in support of US National Defense Strategy.
RMHF1NK8–Role players acting as rioters attack U.S. Marines during a riot control exercise led by British marines in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha/Released) Role players acting as rioters attack U.S. Marines during a riot control exercise led b
RMPFRE3D–Marines participating in a maritime prepositioning force offload of USNS Sgt. William R. Button in support Saber Strike 18, work together to position artillery equipment at the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania May 23, 2018. The primary purpose of the MPF program is to enable the rapid deployment and engagement of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force anywhere in the world in support of US National Defense Strategy.
RMHF1NKD–U.S. and Spanish marines participate in Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha/Released) U.S. and Spanish marines participate in Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013 131018-M-PE262-017
RMPFRE3R–Marines participating in Saber Strike 18 conduct a maritime prepositioning force offload of the USNS Sgt. William R. Button at the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania, May 22, 2018. The downloaded pieces of gear range from artillery, tanks and light armored vehicles to heavy equipment vehicles and motor transport assets. The primary purpose of the MPF program is to enable the rapid deployment and engagement of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force anywhere in the world in support of US National Defense Strategy.
RMHF1NKE–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Calvin provides security during a riverine exercise in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha/Released) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Calvin provides security during a riverine exercise in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18,
RMPFRE3W–Lance Cpl. Brian Campbell and Lance Cpl. Mark Abuda both with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, perform an inventory of the on board equipment of a M997A2 Humvee ambulance during the maritime prepositioning force offload of the USNS Sgt. William R. Button at the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania, May 22, 2018. All gear offloaded is inventoried and inspected prior to being deployed in support of Saber Strike 18. The primary purpose of the MPF program is to enable the rapid deployment and engagement of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force anywhere in the world in support of US National Defense Strategy.
RMHF1NKW–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Delton Thompson, left, provides security during a training scenario as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha/Released) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Delton Thompson, left, provides security during a training scenario as part
RMHF1NK3–U.S. Marines participate in a riot control exercise led by British marines in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha/Released) U.S. Marines participate in a riot control exercise led by British marines in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013, during A
RMHE738P–MONROVIA, Liberia--Private First Class Tyee Keah, right, Armed Forces of Liberia combat medic, and Private First Class Tandnapollie Amos, AFL human immunodeficiency virus counselor, talk to a local Monrovian citizen about the HIV virus and protective measures during a medical outreach promotion presented by the Armed Forces of Liberia medical corps in celebration of Armed Forces Day in Monrovia Feb. 4. To celebrate Armed Forces Day, AFL soldiers and U.S. based mentors who are part of Operation ONWARD LIBERTY, participated in cleanup efforts throughout the city as well as held a medical outreac
RMHE7395–Camp Tubman, Liberia--An Armed Forces of Liberia engineering soldier stands sentry while a makeshift fire burns in the background during a combat engineering demonstration preceding graduation from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program. During the course, engineers were taught how to search for and destroy land mines, establish potable water sources and other necessary combat engineer capabilities. The capacity building of the AFL is divided up among United Nations Mission in Liberia-attached personnel, United States military units from Operation ONWARD LIBERTY and
RMHE7390–Camp Tubman, Liberia--1st Lt. Glee Dada, 1st Sapper Platoon leader, 23rd Infantry Brigade, addresses his engineering soldiers during a combat engineering demonstration during graduation ceremonies from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program, Camp Tubman, Liberia Feb. 3. During the course, engineers were taught how to search for and destroy land mines, establish potable water sources and other necessary combat engineer capabilities. The capacity building of the AFL is divided up among United Nations Mission in Liberia-attached personnel, United States military units f
RMHE738Y–120203-F-QQ777-004—Camp Tubman, Liberia—Pfc. Rishino Samuels, 1st Sapper Platoon sergeant, 1st Engineering Company, stands in formation with his engineering soldiers during a combat engineering demonstration and graduation ceremonies from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program, Camp Tubman, Liberia Feb. 3. During the course, engineers were taught how to search for and destroy land mines, establish potable water sources and other necessary combat engineer capabilities. The capacity building of the AFL is divided up among United Nations Mission in Liberia-attached pers
RMHE7394–Camp Tubman, Liberia--Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers participate in a combat engineering demonstration during graduation from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program. During the course, engineers were taught how to search for and destroy land mines, establish potable water sources and other necessary combat engineer capabilities. The capacity building of the AFL is divided up among United Nations Mission in Liberia-attached personnel, United States military units from Operation ONWARD LIBERTY and other military units that have come together to build up the fledgling
RMHE7393–Camp Tubman, Liberia--Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers participate in a combat engineering demonstration during graduation from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program. During the course, engineers were taught how to search for and destroy land mines, establish potable water sources and other necessary combat engineer capabilities. The capacity building of the AFL is divided up among United Nations Mission in Liberia-attached personnel, United States military units from Operation ONWARD LIBERTY and other military units that have come together to build up the fledgling
RMHE7391–Camp Tubman, Liberia--An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier assists in the overhead transport of a water purification system during a combat engineering demonstration preceding his graduation program from phase one of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program. During the course, engineers were taught how to search for and destroy land mines, establish potable water sources and other necessary combat engineer capabilities. The capacity building of the AFL is divided up among United Nations Mission in Liberia-attached personnel, United States military units from Operation ONWARD LIBERTY and othe
RMHE738X–A dedication ceremony was held at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks here for 170 blackboards constructed by armed forces of Liberia engineers and members of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three, Aug. 31. Members of Operation Onward Liberty and AFL engineers will work together to bring the blackboards to the International Association of Educators for World Peace, who will distribute the boards to 20 schools throughout Margibi county.
RMHEA5P1–Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers practice infantry patrolling and tactical decision-making skills at Camp Ware, Aug. 9. Training was provided by U.S. military personnel in conjunction with Africa Partnership Station 2012.
RMHEA5P0–Liberian citizens walk to see medical professionals from Operation Onward Liberty, the U.S. Navy and the non-governmental organization Project Hope at a community outreach health fair here, Aug. 7. The health fair was part of assistance and training provided by Africa Partnership Station 2012, and saw more than 2,000 patients in three days.
RMHE738W–MONROVIA, Liberia--Armed Forces of Liberia personnel participate in a non-lethal weapons skills demonstration at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia March 13. 232 AFL soldiers participated in the three-week training provided by U.S. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. The course was established to train the AFL on how to assist local police forces in handling large-scale domestic disturbances without resulting to using deadly force. 1st Lt. Mark Lazane)
RMHE738T–MONROVIA, Liberia--An Armed Forces of Liberia personnel, posing as a rioter, kicks a shield during a non-lethal weapons skills demonstration at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia March 13. 232 AFL soldiers participated in the three-week training provided by U.S. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. The course was established to train the AFL on how to assist local police forces in handling large-scale domestic disturbances without resulting to using deadly force. 1st Lt. Mark Lazane)
RMHE9J3B–EDWARD BINYAH KESSELLY MILITARY BARRACKS, Liberia--16 Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers graduated from the first-ever unit public affairs training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks April 6. During the one week course, soldiers learned basic news writing techniques, interview processes, media relations and basics of photographic journalism, along with other skills for use in telling the AFL story. The training was conducted by 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, headquarters AFL public affairs officer, a 2010 graduate of the Public Affairs Qualification Course at the U.S. Defense Information Sc
RMHE9J2Y–EDWARD BINYAH KESSELLY MILITARY BARRACKS, Liberia--Armed Forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, headquarters AFL public affairs officer, instructs soldiers in public affairs procedures during the AFL’s first-ever unit public affairs training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks April 4. During the one week course, soldiers learned basic news writing techniques, interview processes, media relations and basics of photographic journalism, along with other skills for use in telling the AFL story. The trainers for the course were Allison, a 2010 graduate of the Public Affairs Qualifica
RMHF31M1–BEMBEREKE, Benin - A crowd of local villagers Wonrarou, Benin, wait in line for a checkup during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the Air Force’s 459th Expeditionary Air Medical Squadron and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude June 25, 2009. (Photo by U.S. Marin
RMHF2ADX–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, left, incoming commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), receives the unit's battle colors from Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, right, outgoing commanding general, II MEF, during a change of command ceremony for II MEF on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 17, 2014. The passing of the colors represents Fox relinquishing command to Beydler. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV, Combat Camera/Released) II MEF Change of Command Ceremony 140717-M-BZ307-074
RMHE99EW–EDWARD BINYAH KESSELLY MILITARY BARRACKS, Liberia—(left to right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. June Barrera, Operation ONWARD LIBERTY medical mentor to the Armed Forces of Liberia, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Yumon Smartt, OOL medical noncommissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Williams, OOL transportation mentor to the AFL, attend a meeting with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks June 11. OOL is a group of approximately 50 U.S. military personnel who mentor
RMHF0TYY–GRAND CAPE MOUNTY COUNTY, Liberia—An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier scans his sector during Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia May 31. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training event and tested their ability to move a battalion-sized asset across a defined battle space in unfamiliar terrain. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mark Lazane, Operation ONWARD LIBERTY Public Affairs Flickr - DVIDSHUB - AFL completes annual field exercise (Image 8 of 19)
RMHE738N–MONROVIA, Liberia--Local Monrovian residents pause for a break following a medical outreach promotion presented by the Armed Forces of Liberia medical corps in celebration of Armed Forces Day in Monrovia Feb. 4. To celebrate Armed Forces Day, AFL soldiers and U.S. based mentors who are part of Operation ONWARD LIBERTY, a U.S. government-led mentorship team helping to build capacity within the AFL, participated in cleanup efforts throughout the city as well as held a medical outreach to inform local citizens about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases, including the human immunodeficienc
RMHF31NK–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Local villagers wait to fill their prescriptions at a temporary pharmacy during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the Air Force’s 459th Expeditionary Air Medical Squadron and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude June 25, 2009. (Photo by U.S. Mar
RMHF31N7–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Air Force Capt. Matthew Corso, an optometrist with the 459th Expeditionary Air Medical Squadron, conducts an eye exam during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the 459th EAMDS and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude June 25, 2009. (Photo by U.S.
RMHE7397–MONROVIA, Liberia-Armed Forces of Liberia Maj. Geraldine George, center, AFL senior legal officer, is presented her new rank by Maj. Gen. Suraj Alao Abdurrahman, Armed Forces of Liberia command officer in charge, left and U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Ingram, a native of Lifle, Ill., legal adviser to the AFL, during a promotion ceremony at Barclay Training Center in Monrovia, Liberia Feb. 20. George was one of 565 AFL personnel to be promoted during the most recent promotion cycle. She represents the growing opportunities for women in the AFL and currently is the highest ranking female serving in
RMHE7396–MONROVIA, LIBERIA— (left to right) Capt. Jack Young, a native of Gonzales, La., engineer company advisor to the Armed Forces of Liberia, 1st Lt. Emmanuel Wisseh, 1st Infantry Battalion executive officer, Armed Forces of Liberia, and Capt. Michael Kohler, a native of Annapolis, Md., brigade staff officer adviser to the AFL, pose for a picture during the AFL Armed Forces Day ball in downtown Monrovia Feb. 11. The evening ball was the final event in a weeklong celebration of the history of armed forces in Liberia. Maj. Gen. Suraj Alao Abdurrahman, Armed Forces of Liberia command officer in charge
RMHEAJT1–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Hooper, director, J5, Strategic Planning and Policy, United States Africa Command, talks with U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Lester Ott, a native of Grandville, Mich., Operation ONWARD LIBERTY senior enlisted adviser, during a visit to Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks on a recent visit to the country Feb. 10. Hooper came to Liberia to inspect the progress of the AFL and its U.S. military mentorship program, Operation ONWARD LIBERTY. OOL is a group of approximately 50 U.S. military personnel who mentor and advise the AFL in order to develop a national military that is r
RMHF31MR–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Beninese medics perform routine physical examinations on Wanrarou, Benin, locals during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the 459th EAMDS and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude June 25, 2009. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Lydia M. Davey) Defense.
RMHF31Y6–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Staff Sgt. Samuel Castanza, 1st platoon commander with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Division, instructs a Beninese soldier during a live fire exercise at the range here, June 13. The exercise is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques an
RMHF31KJ–BEMBEREKE, Benin - A prescription is written during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the Air Force’s 459th Expeditionary Air Medical Squadron and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude June 25, 2009. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Lydia M. Davey) Defense.gov photo essa
RMHF31MC–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Air Force Maj. Eric Colon, with the 459th Expeditionary Air Medical Squadron, performs a routine physical examination on a Wanrarou, Benin, local during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the 459th EAMDS and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude J
RMHF31P2–BEMBEREKE, Benin - A young child waits with her mother for a checkup during day one of a six-day Medical Civil Assistance Program coordinated by the Air Force’s 459th Expeditionary Air Medical Squadron and three Benin Army doctors. The program is part of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09, a scheduled, 15-day bilateral Benin-U.S. exercise focusing on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. The exercise is scheduled to conclude June 25, 2009. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Lydia M. Davey
RMHF31YJ–BEMBEREKE, Benin - A Beninese range coach checks targets with a U.S. Marine after exchanging weapons for a live fire exercise here, June 13. Marines, coached by Beninese soldiers, fired AK-56s. The live fire evolution is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedure
RMHF0TF6–FLEHLA, Liberiaó United States Marine Corps casket bearers navigate rocky terrain to deliver the remains of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., to the gravesite during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejuene, N.C. The casket bearers were all members of Operation ONWARD LIBERTY, a U.S. military mentor mission that is building capacity within the Armed Forces of Liberi
RMHE72AA–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, right, presents a U.S. flag to Famata Kar, the mother of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, at a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17, 2012. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia but immigrated to the United States before joining the Marine Corps, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12, 2012. Wiles escorted Tarwoe’s body back to Liberia. Tarwoe was with the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and Wiles was with the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion. 1st Lt. Mark Lazane, U.S. Air Force
RMHF320C–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Beninese soldiers and U.S. Marines receive coaching from eachother after exchanging weapons during a live fire exercise here, June 13. Marines fired AK-56s, while the Beninese troops took on the M-16. The live fire evolution is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics
RMHF31XT–BEMBEREKE, Benin - A U.S. Marines grips a Beninese AK-56 before a live fire exercise here, June 13. Beninese troops took on the M-16 during a morning weapons exchange. The live fire evolution is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and ba
RMHF3201–BEMBEREKE, Benin - 5.56 rounds await their use during a live fire training exercise here, June 13. The live fire evolution is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, techniques and procedures as well as company and battalion level staff training. Additionally, SA09 will involve variou
RMHF1W9Y–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Thomas Wallin briefs his Marines and Sailors at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2013. The Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response recently repositioned from Moron Air Base, Spain. It trains for a variety of missions as directed by national and command authorities, but it remains focused on deterring crises throughout the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. Wallin is a ground combat element commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. Fisher III.) U.S. Marines reposition from Spain 131224-M-HF911-001
RMHF31XD–BEMBEREKE, Benin - Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vincint, a platoon commander with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Divison, teaches basic operating procedures for the Beninese AK-56 during a training evolution here, June 13. The class is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, te
RMHF31X2–BEMBEREKE, Benin - U.S. Marines advance on the firing line during a live fire exercise here, June 13. The Marines began their morning with several tables of fire, then exchanged weapons with the Beninese soldiers. The live fire evolution is part of an Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 training evolution. SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled 15-day, bilateral U.S.-Benin training event designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. The training will focus on individual and crew served weapons proficiency and small unit training tactics, tec
RMHE73A1–A U.S. Air Force Airman and a Royal Netherlands soldier wrestle after receiving a level two exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum 'pepper' spray as a part of a non-lethal weapons class during AFRICAN LION 16 at Tifnit, Kingdom of Morocco, April 23, 2016. The participants of the class had the opportunity to receive either a level one or two exposure before practicing non-lethal skills learned during the class. Senior Airman Krystal Ardrey
RMHE73A0–A Spanish Legion soldier recovers with the help of a U.S. Air Force master sergeant after being exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum 'pepper' spray during a non-lethal weapons class as a part of AFRICAN LION 16 at Tifnit, Kingdom of Morocco, April 23, 2016. Of the 11 nations participating in the annual exercise, a group of U.S. military members, Royal Moroccan armed forces members, Spanish Legion soldiers and Royal Netherlands army soldiers lived in field conditions and participated in daily familiarization with other nation’s tactics to improve interoperability. Senior Airman Krystal Ardrey
RMHEK3BK–Staff Sgt. Anette Aldridge of West Jordan, Utah, a French linguist serving with Company C, 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Utah Army National Guard, talks with a colonel of the Moroccan Army after a chemical awareness presentation given at the Moroccan military's South Command Headquarters in Agadir, May 16. Aldridge, along with other French and Arabic linguists of the 142nd MI Bn., were attached to the 151st Expeditionary Medical Group, Utah Air National Guard, to assist them as translators during humanitarian missions conducted as part of Exercise AFRICAN LION 2010. (U.S. Army photo b
RMHF12MW–Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are learning advanced combat medical techniques, advanced driving techniques, methods for training foreign militaries on marksmanship and how to set up and conduct firing ranges to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released) Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa Train for Deployment 121116-M-WB921-055
RMHEC2Y7–Armed Forces of Liberia and U.S. Army soldiers evaluate patients during a medical outreach visit to Kaita Town, Liberia, July 3, 2013. The AFL led a 14-person medical outreach team including doctors, nurses and a support staff to three villages deep in the jungles of Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia, from July 1 to July 4, 2013. The medical outreach mission was a first for the AFL which was restructured in 2005 following 15 years of civil war. U.S. service members deployed with Operation ONWARD LIBERTY have been mentoring the AFL since 2010. OOL provides mentorship to the AFL to produce a capa
RMHEC2Y8–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Gutman, a field medic deployed with Operation ONWARD LIBERTY from Ypsilanti, Mich., performs a physical examination on a child during a medical outreach visit to Gondor Town, Liberia, July 2, 2013. The AFL led a 14-person medical outreach team including doctors, nurses and a support staff to three villages deep in the jungles of Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia, from July 1 to July 4, 2013. The medical outreach mission was a first for the AFL which was restructured in 2005 following 15 years of civil war. OOL advisors have been mentoring the AFL since 2010. OOL
RMHEC2Y5–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derek Smith, Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel mentor deployed with Operation ONWARD LIBERTY (OOL) from Ft. Custer, Mich., discusses a child's background with her mother during a medical outreach visit to Gondor Town, Liberia, July 2, 2013. The AFL led a 14-person medical outreach team including doctors, nurses and a support staff to three villages deep in the jungles of Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia, from July 1 to July 4, 2013. The medical outreach mission was a first for the AFL which was restructured in 2005 following 15 years of civil war. OOL advisers have b
RMHEAK0D–Michigan National Guard 1st Lt. Jeremiah Aberlich, Operation Onward Liberty communications adviser, competes in a mentor-mentee soccer match with Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers at Barclay Training Center, Oct. 31, 2013. The Michigan Nation Guard entered a partnership with Liberia in 2009 as part of the National Guard's State Partnership Program. Aberlich, a Warren, Mich., resident, is among 14 Guardsmen deployed with OOL. Master Sgt. Brian Bahret)
RMHF164M–Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance team leader, from Honolulu, Hawaii, leads a group of Marines and sailors as they ascend Mount Etna, Feb. 26, 2013. The group of Marines and sailors ascended more than 3,500 feet during the hike up Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa conducts security force assistance and military-to-military engagements throughout Africa in support of Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command. The approximately 150 Marines and sailors are also trained t
RMHF1616–NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy – Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 carry a Combat Rubber Raid Craft, or Zodiac, during a physical training session here, Feb 22, 2013. Recon Marines train with the Zodiac regularly to strengthen physical and mental endurance and promote teamwork. Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa conducts theater security cooperation operations throughout Africa in support of Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command. SP-MAGTF Africa provides a limited crisis response capability and small teams to conduct the
RMHF1B98–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa motor transport instructor from Eureka, Calif., inspects a steering column with Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members during a vehicle maintenance course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 19, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio
RMHF1B96–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa motor transport instructor from Eureka, Calif., instructs Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members during a vehicle maintenance course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 19, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio operations, logistics
RMHF1B99–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa motor transport instructor from Eureka, Calif., inspects a steering column with Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members during a vehicle maintenance course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 19, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio
RMHF1B92–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa motor transport instructor from Eureka, Calif., instructs Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members during a vehicle maintenance course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 19, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio operations, logistics
RMHF1B93–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa motor transport instructor from Eureka, Calif., answers a question from a Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service member during a vehicle maintenance course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 19, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio operati
RMHF1B97–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa motor transport instructor from Eureka, Calif., inspects a steering column with Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members during a vehicle maintenance course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 19, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio
RMHF1B6F–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jon Abboud, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa communications instructor from Haverford, Pa., questions Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members on reporting procedures during a basic radio operations course in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 17, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio op
RMHF1B6X–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Wint, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa logistics instructor from Long Island, N.Y., advises Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members on warehouse organization in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 17, 2013. During their six-month deployment, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthened U.S. Africa Command and Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations by training with more than 800 African service members, including instructing more than 80 BNDF service members in basic radio operations, logistics operations and field
RMHFC9BJ–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kwabena Okyereboaten, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response air maintenance officer, leads students from the Belpasso Madre Teresa di Calcutta school around an MV-22B Osprey at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 18, 2013. The students toured NAS Sigonella and thanked the Marines and Sailors from Special-Purpose MAGTFs Africa and Crisis Response for moving and delivering more than 650 boxes of paper from the Navy Exchange Depot to the elementary school last month as part of the NAS Sigonella community relations initiative. (U.S. Navy photo by
RMHFC9BK–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jonathan Lacy, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response MV-22B Osprey pilot, poses with a student from the Belpasso Madre Teresa di Calcutta school during an MV-22B Osprey tour at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 18, 2013. The students toured NAS Sigonella and thanked the Marines and Sailors from Special-Purpose MAGTFs Africa and Crisis Response for moving and delivering more than 650 boxes of paper from the Navy Exchange Depot to the elementary school last month as part of the NAS Sigonella community relations initiative. (U.S. Navy photo by
RMHEBE3X–U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac dedicates medical equipment to the Armed Forces of Liberia in a ceremony at Edward Binyah Kesselly Barracks Medical Clinic Oct. 30, 2013. The United States donated more than $40,000 in equipment to help the AFL treat its soldiers and their families and support Liberia's efforts against HIV/AIDS. U.S. service members with Operation Onward Liberty provide mentorship to AFL soldiers at the clinic to produce a capable, respected force able to protect Liberian interests in the West African region. In addition, OOL is developing the leadership capabilities of the offic
RMHF1BG4–U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal 1st Class Mark Balliet, an EOD technician with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), explains counter-IED tactics to a group of Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers at the Peace Support Operations Training Center-Singo in Kakola, Uganda, June 24, 2013. Balliet and Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa recently completed a logistics focused engagement with UPDF soldiers who will deploy to Somalia later this year. Since deploying in January, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa has trained more
RMHF1BH2–U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Destruction 2nd Class Chris Gleason, an EOD instructor with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), explains counter-IED tactics to a group of Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers at the Peace Support Operations Training Center-Singo in Kakola, Uganda, June 24, 2013. Gleason and Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa recently completed a logistics focused engagement with UPDF soldiers who will deploy to Somalia later this year. Since deploying in January, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa has trained m
RMHF1B2F–A role-player applies a leg-lock to Cpl. Richard Wehner, an automotive organizational mechanic and White Marsh, Md., native, with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa while Lance Cpl. Matthew Doyne, a machine gunner and Williamstown, N.J., native watches during their Alternate Mission Rehearsal Exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 14, 2013. The Task Force conducted pre-deployment training for their upcoming deployment this summer to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, where they will support U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Joyner/
RMHF1DRP–Sgt. Michael Stanley, an ammunitions technician specialist with Special-Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Africa 13, awaits being dunked as children throw softballs attempting to hit the target at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. The task force continues to build relations with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assis
RMHF1DRE–Lance Cpl. Marcus Easley, an administrative specialist with Special-Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Africa 13, is demonstrating the 240B capabilities to a child at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nat
RMHF1DRM–Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Africa 13, demonstrates the resilience of riot gear while children strike him with batons at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges
RMHF1DRA–Gunnery Sgt. Octavius Shivers, the logistics chief with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, smiles as he shows off the M240G machine gun to a young-boy during the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist
RMHF1DRC–Sgt. Paul Zieniuk, a small arms repair technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 shows the rifle combat optics on an M4 to a young boy at the National Night Out aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug 6, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challe
RMHF1DRJ–Sgt. Paul Zieniuk, a small-arms repairman with Special-Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Africa 13, demonstrates the resilience of riot gear while children strike him with batons at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to as
RMHF1DRK–Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Alvarez, a motor transport chief with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, demonstrates the capabilities of several non-lethal weapons to a local child at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's a
RMHF1DR9–A military working dog and its handler put on a performance showcasing some of its capabilities as part of the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challeng
RMHF1DRB–A military working dog and its handler demonstrate the dog's ability to maneuver through obstacles as part of the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations in addressing security chall
RMHF1DRD–During the National Night Out aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, a mixed-martial arts demonstration was performed showing different techniques to the participants at the event Aug. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa's ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.
RMHF1B5H–The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, congratulates U.S. Navy Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa senior medical advisor from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., during a promotion ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 16, 2013. George was promoted to his current rank during the commandant and the sergeant major of the Marine Corps’ visit to NAS Sigonella, one of several stops on a troop tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Bolla/Released) Senior Sailor promoted to master chief by Gen. Am
RMHF1EBR–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of an enemy or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corp
RMHF1EBW–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos work alongside Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 as they brief how to perform a beach insertion as part of training provided by the Marines and sailors on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Seneg
RMHF1EBP–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.
RMHF1EBT–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos post security after swimming ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is t
RMHF1EBX–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo b
RMHF1EBY–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos post security after swimming ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is t
RMHF1E9J–A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando treat a simulated wound during the practical application portion of a lifesaving treatments class taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese For
RMHF1E9M–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply basic boating skills taught by Marines and sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Special-Purpose Marin
RMHF1E8F–Cpl. Allen Duncan, a reconnaissance Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a class on various knots to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Re
RMHF1E83–Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 train Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos in tactical swimming off the shore of Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Special-
RMHF1E7T–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos watch as their fellow commandos swim back to the boat dock as Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 drop off the commandos in the bay and have them fin back on Bel Air Naval Base, Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senega
RMHF1E64–A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando boat team lifts and carries their boat above their head after completing the practical application portion of a boat commands and tactics class given by Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotatio
RMHF1E5E–Lance Cpl. Wade Patten, a reconnaissance Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, explains the different components of the Zodiac boat to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Air Station in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine
RMHF1E31–U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carl Specht, an engineman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, reviews a first aid class before teaching the Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base, Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps
RMHF1E3F–Cpl. Allen Duncan (left) and Lance Cpl. Wade Patten (right), reconnaissance Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, observe Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando boat teams after giving them classes on boat commands and tactics on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation wo
RMHF1E33–Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos practice basic boat commands in a Zodiac after receiving classes by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa's current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rya
RMHF1AXT–Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 senior medical advisor from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., greets U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez during the general’s command visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 11, 2013. During his visit, Rodriguez encouraged Marines and Sailors to continue the high level of performance they have maintained during their deployment to Sigonella and throughout Africa. Since deploying in January, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 has trained over 500 host nation personnel in Uganda, Buru
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