A Ukrainian Marine familiarizes himself with an Marine

A Ukrainian Marine familiarizes himself with an Marine Corps’ M4 carbine during a multi-national event demonstrating the participating nation’s methods of assault during Exercise Platinum Eagle 18 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, Aug. 28, 2018. Platinum Eagle is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant/Released)