U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel S. Darasz, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, embraces the cultural surroundings alongside NATO allies before Exercise Saber Strike 16 aboard More
Operating beyond comfort zones, allied nations will accomplish their mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Unity between partner nations grows our bond closer together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Communication across different nations allows them to fight as one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
NATO Allies conduct combined training to provide regional security in case of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Unity between NATO Allies ensures a lasting relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Members from 13 NATO nations salute before the presentation of awards during the Exercise Saber Strike 16 closing ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shawn Valosin/Released)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2 clean Humvees after the conclusion of Exercise Saber Strike 16 at the Adazi Military Base, in Riga, Latvia, June 22, 2016. Once the vehicles and other equipment wer More
Sgt. Samuel Poore and Sgt. Julio Quinonez salute commanding officer Capt. Caleb Khan of Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Regiment, during an award ceremony to receive their Navy and Marine Corps achievement meda More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa provide security while two MV-22B Ospreys land during an alert force drill at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 20, 201 More
Colonel Daniel Greenwood, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, attended a global special operations conference hosted by the International Campus for Securi More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa stretch and discuss strategies before participating in a 100-meter relay race at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 26, More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa takes position behind a barricade during a fire-team exercise at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 31, 2016. Fire-tea More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa align an MV-22B Osprey with a KC-130J Hercules to begin the process of aerial refueling in the vicinity of Mo More
Major Daniel M. Schierling, a U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, discusses the capabilities of the Air Combat Element with Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Dep More
Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey J. Ross, the command chaplain for Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, gives the invocation for a cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the U.S. Marine C More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa engages targets during a live-fire range at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 21, 2016. The training was intended for More
Cpl. Steven P. Signorello, a rifleman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa, serves as a translator for Italian contractors working with U.S. Marines at Naval Air Sta More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller poses for a photo with U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa during his visit at Moron Air Base, Spain More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa closes an MV-22 Osprey engine panel during routine maintenance at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 5, 2017. SPMAG More
Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey J. Ross, the command chaplain for Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, gives the invocation for a transfer of authority ceremony for Medium Tiltrotor More
Colonel Daniel Q. Greenwood, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, talks to Brig. Gen.Terry V. Williams, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations an More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepare a manifest station for an Evacuation Control Center and Noncombatant Evacuation Operation training exercise w More
Lt. Col. Greig T. Gehman, commanding officer of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa’s Aviation Combat Element, holds a unit patch from a Portuguese pilot during exercise Real More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa walk to their targets during a nighttime live-fire range at Moron Air Base, Spain, March 24, 2017. This was the first More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa make their way to a demolition pit during a bilateral training exercise with the Spanish 2nd Special Operations Group More
Lance Cpl Andy Lin, an automatic rifleman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, provides security on a road during a bilateral Military Operation on Urbanized Terrain More
A group of M1A1 Abrams Tanks waits on a beach in preparation of Exercise Saber Strike 16 in Norway, May 30, 2016. The tanks will be transported by a British Roll-On, Roll-Off ship to Riga, Latvia for the exerci More
Sgt. Michal Babczynski, a platoon commander with 7th Mounted Rifle Battalion in the Polish army, absorbs the scenery, working alongside NATO allies before Exercise Saber Strike 16, aboard Adazi Military Base, L More
Moving as one force, nations confront today’s challenges together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
U.S. Marines show their commitment to the safety and security of the Baltic states. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Multinational forces converge for the collective defense of Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Defending the skies, multinational forces train with U.S. army Blackhawks (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Lance Cpl. Emily Boom, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, waits to receive a challenge coin from Latvian Brig. Gen. Ainars Ozolins, the Exercise Director for the Saber Strike 16, at Ad More
NATO Allies salute before the presentation of awards during the closing ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
NATO allies stand together during the Exercise Saber Strike 16 closing ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shawn Valosin/Released)
Sgt. Samuel Poore and Sgt. Julio Quinonez stand at attention waiting to receive their Navy and Marine Corps achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 16, 2016. The Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal i More
First Lieutenant Khalif I. Yisrael, a platoon commander assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, briefs the scheme of maneuver during an alert force drill at Air Base Mor More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa gather to prepare for the upcoming agility challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines organize More
A U.S. Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa sights in on a target during a fire-team exercise at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 31, 2016. Fire-team trainin More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response –Africa operate an MV-22B Osprey and conduct aerial refueling through a KC-130J Hercules’s air-to-air refueling pod in the More
Lieutenant General Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant for Marine Corps Installations and Logistics, speaks with U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa durin More
U.S. Marines, Airmen, and Sailors bow their head during the invocation given prior to a cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps’ 241st birthday at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 10, 2016. A time-ho More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa engages targets ranging in distance from 25 meters to 100 meters during a live-fire range at Morón Air Base, Spa More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to U.S. Marines during a town hall at Moron Air Base, Spain, Dec. 20, 2016. Neller visited to wish Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Mar More
U.S. Marines assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 conducted a transfer of authority ceremony at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 1, 2017. From August 2016 through January 2017, More
Brigadier General Terry V. Williams, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (Plans), tours the inside of male living facilities at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 2, 2017. During his visit, Wil More
Sgt. Joshua L. Laduke, a utilities chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, briefs Dutch and Portuguese allies on safety procedures during an Evacuation Control Cen More
Lt. Col. Greig T. Gehman, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa’s Aviation Combat Element, left, receives a unit patch from a Portuguese pilot during exercise More
A U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa fires his weapon during a nighttime live-fire range at Moron Air Base, Spain, March 24, 2017. This was the first ti More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa walk into a demolition pit during a bilateral training exercise with Spanish 2nd Special Operations Group “Granada” m More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish 2nd Special Operations Group “Granada” move to a simulated landing zone during a bilateral exercise in Al More
Allied and partner nations stand shoulder to shoulder as one during Exercise Saber Strike 16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
NATO builds strength through adversity, allowing us to respond more effectively should regional crises happens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Multinational troops are zeroed in on their responsibilities to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
NATO allies shake hands to build and strengthen a lasting partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Russel, a hospital corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, shakes hands with Latvian Brig. Gen. Ainars Ozolins, the Exercise Director for Saber Strike 16, after receiving a challe More
NATO allies shake hands to build and strengthen a lasting partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shawn Valosin/Released)
Capt. Caleb Khan, commanding officer for Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Regiment, pins a Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal onto Sgt. Samuel Poore during an award Ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 16, More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey during an alert force drill at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 20, 2016. The purpose of More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa approach the starting line to compete in a battle of agility during a 100-meter relay race at Morón Air Base, Spa More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa provides security for a team member during a fire-team exercise at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 31, 2016. Fire-te More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa operate a KC-130J Hercules after refueling MV-22B Ospreys mid-flight in the vicinity of Morón Air Base Spain, Nov More
Sergeant Sean M. Barnes and Lance Cpl. John Yi, U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, introduce themselves to Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa salute the colors during a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 241st birthday at Morón Air More
Lance Cpl. Paris Gordon, a U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa, briefs his fire team on the scheme of maneuver during a live-fire range at Morón Air B More
Captain Joshua Daly, a pilot assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa, reads a Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures checklist during routine maintenance at More
U.S. Marines assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 salute the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 1, 2017. From August 2016 throug More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa show Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (Plans), the offic More
Sgt. Joshua L. Laduke, a utilities chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, takes an identification card from a Dutch service member during an Evacuation Control Ce More
Lt. Col. Greig T. Gehman, left, and Sgt. Maj. Richard A. Slider, both assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, watch a live-feed video during exercise Real Thaw 17 at Bej More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa marks his target during a nighttime live-fire range at Moron Air Base, Spain, March 24, 2017. This was the first tim More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish 2nd Special Operations Group “Granada” members unload breaching doors during a bilateral training exercis More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa discuss a maneuvering plan during a bilateral Military Operation on Urbanized Terrain exercise with the Spanish 2nd S More
A convoy of Marines depart the port of Riga, Latvia, en route to Adazi Military base June 4. The equipment was transported via British Roll-On, Roll-Off ship from hidden caves in Norway to Latvia for Exercise S More
NATO nations show their respect and dedication to the security of the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Dedication to our NATO allies and partners focuses our efforts down range to future operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Allied nations commemorate the ending of a large-scale exercise in the Baltics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
An M1 Abams Tank is prepared for a deep cleaning at the Adazi Military Base, Latvia, after the completion of Exercise Saber Strike 16. Once the vehicles and other equipment were cleaned and inspected they were More
Capt. Caleb Khan, commanding officer for Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Regiment, Shakes hands with Sgt. Julio Quinonez after pinning on his Navy and Marine Corps achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa provide security as team members insert from an MV-22B Osprey during an alert force drill at Naval Station Rota, Spai More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa finishes first during a 100-meter relay race at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines organized thei More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa prepares to engage targets ranging in distance from 25 meters to 100 meters at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 31, 2 More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa operate an MV-22B Osprey and conduct aerial refueling through a KC-130J Hercules air-to-air refueling pod in the More
Lieutenant General Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant for Marine Corps Installations and Logistics, speaks with Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa during a t More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa wait as the color guard marches away during a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 241st bi More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa, move to the objective during a live-fire range at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 21, 2016. The training was intende More
Cpl. Steven P. Signorello, a rifleman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa, relishes the opportunity to work for his country underneath the Italian sky, so close to More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa observes an MV-22 Osprey for leaks during routine maintenance at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 5, 2017. SPMAGT More
Sergeant Major Aaron M. Campbell, right, and Lt.Col. Lawrence D. Nichols, the commanding officer for Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, prepare to case VMM-266 colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Moró More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa speak to Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (Plans), about More
Sgt. Joshua L. Laduke, a utilities chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, verifies a Dutch service member’s identification card during an Evacuation Control Cente More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and NATO allies make their way to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a static display show f More