Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys fly over a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 50 (LCAC-50), attached to Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU4), Naval Beach Group 2, based out of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Heroides Aguirre, center, company first sergeant, salutes 1st Lt. Joseph Osborne, right, commanding officer, both with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regi More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), participates in a knot tying class prior to the start of Mountain Exercise 5-15 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott D. Leonard, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), speaks to a class of U.S. Armed Forces personnel and members of the German Armed Force More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Thomas J. Smith, dispatcher, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (1/6), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), reviews the performance evaluation checklist he is e More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin P. Ruff, bottom left, automatic rifleman, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), receives instructions on remedial action and clea More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), participate in a hike from lower base camp to landing zone quail, roughly climbing 7,300 feet during a pre-environmental train More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), learn how to climb and rappel on a rock face while participating in a basic mountain course, during Mountain More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David K. Mwaura Jr., center left, instructor team leader, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), briefs Marines from Bravo Company before they begin a day land navi More
Two U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), swim across a stream in a stream crossing class, during basic mountain training for Mountain Exercise 5-1 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan W. Jacobson, instructor team leader, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), instructs Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marin More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis A. Munoz Jr., rifleman, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), looks at the plaque he received for being the honor graduate of Anima More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan K. Heiselman, far left, platoon sergeant, Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), former Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Tra More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin T. Hartman, team leader, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), provides security between boulders, during basic mountain training a More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), lead their pack mules back to lower base camp after transporting crew served weapons to the Forward, where the battalion has t More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Griffin, left, sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (1/6), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), and 1st Sgt. Heroides Aguirre, right, company first sergeant, Headqua More
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), laughs as a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes f More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christian M. Feliks, a radio operator with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), watches the sun come up before a fire suppor More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tristan D. Smith, left, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, turns his head away from the blast as Lance Cpl. Christian T. Ramsey gets into the s More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, drop M889A1 high explosive rounds from an M252 81mm mortar system for a fire support combined exercise, during Integrated Training Exercise More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, currently attached to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), prepare their AAV-A1 assault amphibious vehicles before a mechanized as More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David B. Manktelow, a crewman with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), finishes loading a M250 .50-caliber machine gun on his AAV-A1 assault amphibious ve More
Romanian military police stand in formation alongside U.S. Marines during the transfer-of-authority ceremony for the next rotation of Black Sea Rotational Force, aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Ja More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force travel to Norway for cold-weather training in support of Exercise Cold Response, Jan. 26. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment deployed to Mihail Kogalnic More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force review their shot groups as they zero their individual weapon during a live-fire exercise aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Feb. 2, 2016. Marines from 1 More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force walk to breakfast prior to the start of Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 10, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise designed to improve interoperability More
An Israel Defense Force soldier gives a presentation on breaching to U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force as part Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 11, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force unload ammunition that they will use during Exercise Juniper Cobra, in Israel, Feb. 12, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise designed to improve interoperabi More
An Israel Defense Force soldier recites the Kiddush blessing before U.S. and Israeli Forces gather together for the Shabbat evening meal prior to the start of Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 12, 2016. JC More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a unit run during Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 13, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise designed to improve interoperability between More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe participate in a unit physical training session during Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 13, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. ex More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force execute advanced shooting, drills, and jams under the direction and supervision of Israel Defense Force soldiers, during Exercise Juniper Cobra, Israel, Feb. 14, 201 More
An Israel Defense Force solider instructs a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force to keep hitting the punching bag after escaping a simulated multiple attacker scenario during a Krav Maga class, Exercise More
U.S. Marine Corps snipers with Black Sea Rotational Force and Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company Europe spend the afternoon shooting long range drills while being evaluated by Israel Defense Force soldie More
An Israel Defense Force soldier demonstrates how to shoot an X95 carbine to a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force, Exercise Juniper Cobra, Israel, Feb. 15, 2016. Marines spent the morning shooting IDF w More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in defending against knife attacks during a Krav Maga class led by Israel Defense Force soldiers, Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 15, 2016. JC is More
An Israel Defense Force solider addresses U.S. and Israeli Forces for Exercise Juniper Cobra, Israel, Feb. 23, 2016. U.S. and Israeli Forces conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation at the Urban Warfare C More
An old condemned church aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 23, 2016. Christians around the world celebrated Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force start off the morning with a Headquarters and Service Company run around the perimeter of Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 31, 2016. The Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vincent S. Giorando, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational Force, smiles as he spends time with fellow Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a battalion function ab More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mitch V. Campbell, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, hands out candy to local children in celebration of Scoala Altfel, children's field week, aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Ai More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Alsleben, the sergeant major of Black Sea Rotational Force, smiles during the Land Forces Day Parade in Constanta, Romania, April 22, 2016. Romanian soldiers shared the cele More
Twelve U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force sit cross-legged on mats during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor graduation ceremony for class 155-16, aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, More
Local Romanian news outlets document the landing of the first U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor to land in the country aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 25, 2016. The aircraft will conduct air trai More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Russell E. Davis, left, an air officer with Black Sea Rotational Force, shares information on types of control and methods of attack with Bulgarian terminal attack controller trainees du More
U.S., Serbian, Moldovan, and Romanian forces gather to receive an operations order for Exercise Platinum Eagle aboard Smardan Training Area, Romania, May 12, 2016. Platinum Eagle is a multi-national exercise de More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a platoon level live-fire range during Exercise Platinum Eagle aboard Smardan Training Area, Romania, May 14, 2016. Platinum Eagle is a multi-national More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force set off a deception shot, using an explosive charge for the culminating combined live-fire platoon attack during Platinum Eagle aboard Smardan Training Area, Romania More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel Jr., the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, and Capt. Eric S. Hovey, also with BSRF, pose for a photograph in front of Dracula's Castle before competing More
U.S. Marines and Romanian students from Ovidius University of Constanta spend the afternoon reading and interacting with children from Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, May 25, 2016. Marines participate More
Time to pull out the Guns; U.S. Forces pull tanks and heavy artillery out of prepositioned caves for Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released More
Back blast from a U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank from prepositioned caves in Norway highlights not only raindrops, but America's reliability in providing equipment and forces in partnership with Allied nati More
Hello Helo; NATO Allies train with helo-born operations to cover distances and access various types of terrain, Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMC More
One with nature; A Lithuanian soldier provides security while using thick grass for concealment during Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Releas More
With a hand shake NATO Allies show their commitment to the collective defense of Europe as they uphold trust, respect, balance, and equality, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV More
In and out of the field NATO Allies unify, practicing for the closing ceremony for Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released) U.S. and NATO Al More
A Slovenian soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Henry D. Cochran, a machine gunner with Black Sea Rotational Force, the components of a Slovenian rifle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas A. White, an infantry officer with Black Sea Rotational Force, salutes during the playing of each nation’s national anthem during the opening ceremony of Exercise Platinum Lion More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Trenton Snody, a logistics officer with Black Sea Rotational Force, facilitates all movements and logistical planning for the major exercises like Platinum Lion. This multi-national ex More
Combining efforts, U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a Marine Corps combat marksmanship training with seven NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo More
Sweaty and exhausted, a “super squad” made up of NATO Allies and partner nations pose for a photo after they completed the 2.5 mile-long endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Trai More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 13, 2016. Sgt. Maj. David L. Bradford relinquished command of 2d MARDIV to More
Congressman Mac Thornberry, left, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., right, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, take notes as More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, poses with key leaders of II Marine Expeditionary Force during a visit to Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 13, 2017. Neller visited units around More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) stand by prior to the start of a morning colors ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2017. During this ceremony Maj. Gen. John K. Love, commanding general, More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marine Corps and Naval officers at a town hall meeting on Camp Lejeune, March 15, 2017. Neller discussed the updated social med More
Spouses of U.S. Marine Corps and Naval leadership pose for a group photo during a conference for Marine Corps Forces Command senior leadership at the officers club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2017. (U.S. M More
U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 50 (LCAC-50), attached to Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU4), Naval Beach Group 2, based out of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va., is driven onto More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Heroides Aguirre, far right, company first sergeant, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), reads a promotion warrant, dur More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), participate in a knot tying class prior to the start of Mountain Exercise 5-15 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training C More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott D. Leonard, right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), shakes hands with Maj. Andrea Herwig, right, German Army, after she received her certi More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James A. Horn, A-gunner, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (1/6), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), practices a box hitch while participating in an animal packers cour More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Nic A. Cooklin, instructor team leader, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), talks to Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARD More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), hike to their first point they need to locate in a day land navigation class, during basic mountain training at More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), submerge their fire team in a stream crossing class, simulating possible extreme water conditions, during bas More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan W. Jacobson, instructor team leader, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), supervises Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Mari More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis A. Munoz Jr., rifleman, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), stands with Sgt. Jeffrey L. Anderson Jr., instructor team leader, Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Teik L. Arayawattanasakul, rifleman, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), learns how to rappel on a rock face while participating in a ba More
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), rappels executes a cliff assault, during basic mountain training at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas R. Buteyn, animal packer instructor, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), waits on his horse for Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divi More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eduardo A. Sanchez, rifleman, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), takes a moment to laugh as his company prepares for a night assault on More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), wait in the tree line, right, for the next CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, 3rd More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), make calculations on the exact position of notional enemy targets in order to call in air support, artillery fire and mortar f More
A U.S. Marine with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment confirms his zero of his M40A5 Sniper Rifle at 100 yards before a known and unknown distance range during Integrated Training Exercise More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan L. Bohlke, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), yells for everyone to fall back before setting off an anti-pe More
Romanian Armed Forces stand with U.S. Marines during the transfer-of-authority ceremony for the new rotation of Black Sea Rotational Force, aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 22, 2016. BSRF is a More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force police call their sleeping area shortly after arriving at a military installation in Israel prior to the start of Exercise Juniper Cobra, Feb. 10, 2016. JC is a comb More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force unload ammunition that they will use during Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 12, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise designed to improve interoperabil More
U.S. and Israeli Forces gather together for the Shabbat evening meal prior to the start of Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 12, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise designed to improve interoperab More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe stretch together after a unit physical training session during Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 13, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Hogan, a machine gunner with Black Sea Rotational Force, prepares to execute an advanced shooting drill under the direction and supervision of an Israel Defense Force sold More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael J. Marie, a first sergeant with Black Sea Rotational Force, watches a group of Marines pose as multiple attackers as they push one Marine into a corner during a self-defense p More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael J. Marie Jr., left, first sergeant, and Capt. Mark P. Paige, infantry officer, both with Black Sea Rotational Force, take turns defending against knife attacks during a Krav M More