A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 observes the Lithuanian Armed Forces Day celebration in Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov. 23, 2016. Troops from several NATO countries participated in Lithuania’s Armed... More
Rounding up the top of the hill, Marines in the Ground
Rounding up the top of the hill, Marines in the Ground Combat Element, composed of reservists from Anti-Terrorism Battalion, Amarillo, Texas, and Birmingham, Ala., attached to Black Sea Rotation Force-11, hump ... More
Emptying a load of dirt, Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Burleson,
Emptying a load of dirt, Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Burleson, a combat engineer with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, from East Pointe, Mich., operates a Bobcat skid steer to help excavate an area for a new sidewalk in... More
MARFOREUR Commander Visits BSRF-11
While visiting the Black Sea Rotational Force 11 on Camp Margarita, 33 Area, Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, and Lt. Col. Nelson S. Cardella, the commanding off... More
While working in a newly-built motor transport facility,
While working in a newly-built motor transport facility, Lance Cpl. William Hernandez, a motor transport operator, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, and native of Orlando, Fl., performs a Limited Technical Inspect... More
During a rehearsal for the Black Sea Rotational Force
During a rehearsal for the Black Sea Rotational Force 11 Opening Ceremony, Sgt. John H. Hunter, radio operator, BSRF-11, coordinates and synchronizes movements for the American and Romanian colors that will be ... More
After a safety brief from Romanian jumpmasters, Romanian
After a safety brief from Romanian jumpmasters, Romanian paratroopers training with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 make preparations to board a KC-130 Hercules, with flight support by BSRF-11’s Air Combat Elemen... More
In the small farming town of Mandra, approximately
In the small farming town of Mandra, approximately 108 kilometers north of Constanta, kindergartners watch Gunnery Sgt. Giannina Pinedo, civil affairs chief, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, while Roxanna Taranu,... More
During a combined forces capabilities exercise, a Romanian
During a combined forces capabilities exercise, a Romanian marine provides perimeter security for a fire team of U.S. Marines, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, entering a house in the urban training facility at B... More
The silhouette of a KC-130 Hercules, flown by Marine
The silhouette of a KC-130 Hercules, flown by Marine Aerial Refueler Transportation Squadron 686 with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, flies over the Romanian landscape in a low-level training flight. Marine Aeri... More
While training Romanian soldiers in non-lethal weapons
While training Romanian soldiers in non-lethal weapons and riot control procedures, Lance Cpl. Nathan E. Gibson, rifleman, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, Chicamuga, Ga., native, launches himself into the shield... More
Romanian marines celebrate the birthday of Lance Cpl.
Romanian marines celebrate the birthday of Lance Cpl. John R. West II, rifleman, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, by throwing him up in the air, a tradition within their ranks. As the U.S. Marines and Romanian ma... More
At a joint and combined services air show, Cpl. Blake
At a joint and combined services air show, Cpl. Blake Childree, data network specialist from Skipperville, Ala., Black Sea Rotational Force 11, surrounded by Romanian locals around a humvee for a U.S. Marines s... More
In front of a three-nation formation, at an opening
In front of a three-nation formation, at an opening ceremony for a combined-forces exercise with Serbia and Bulgaria, Cpl. Michael J. Harding, Placerville, Calif., native and a rifleman with Black Sea Rotationa... More
A Serbian infantryman shoots Table 3 of the Marine
A Serbian infantryman shoots Table 3 of the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Course for his first time alongside a Bulgarian soldier while participating in Black Sea Rotational Force 11 to improve close-quarter... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 got
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 got the opportunity to shoot Bulgarian Rocket Propelled Grenade-7 launchers, the most widely-used anti-tank weapon in the world, under the supervision of Bulgari... More
Lt. Col. Nelson S. Cardella, commanding officer, Black
Lt. Col. Nelson S. Cardella, commanding officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, addresses the class of Bulgarian non-commissioned officer instructors and U.S. Marine non-commissioned officers on the completion ... More
Pamela G. Hutchings, field program director of U.S.
Pamela G. Hutchings, field program director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Vienna, Austria, leads Petty Officer 2nd Class Anastatia M. Dobbs, a hospital corpsman, as she pledges the Oath... More
Form the Troops! - coin, public domain photograph
In front of a color detail with the national colors of America and the Republic of Georgia and the unit colors of the U.S. Marine Corps and Georgian military, Maj. Eric J. Andersen, executive officer Black Sea ... More
On the operating table, Navy Lt. Dana L. Vanartsdalen,
On the operating table, Navy Lt. Dana L. Vanartsdalen, surgeon and San Diego, Calif., native, Petty Officers 3rd Class Godfrey O. Aneke, Brooklyn, N.Y., native, and Jon W. Hill, Avery, Texas, native, both corps... More
When an Azerbaijani soldier’s weapon jams during a
When an Azerbaijani soldier’s weapon jams during a familiarization course with a U.S.-issued service rifle, Lance Cpl. Nathan E. Gibson, infantryman and native of Chickamauga, Ga., Black Sea Rotational Force 11... More
In front of 3rd Squad with the Black Sea Rotational
In front of 3rd Squad with the Black Sea Rotational Force 11 Corporal’s Course guidon, Cpl. Kristopher Acker, an Amarillo, Texas, native and rifleman with BSRF-11, leads the rest of the detail to the classroom.... More
A Ukrainian soldier rushes toward the urban combat
A Ukrainian soldier rushes toward the urban combat area to neutralize a simulated sniper threat while on a training patrol. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 returned to Babadag Training Area with Ukra... More
U.S. Marines and Romanian military prepare for the
U.S. Marines and Romanian military prepare for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new helipad at the Constanta County Hospital Sept. 9. Combat engineers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 contracted with Roman... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 11 officially
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 11 officially end of their deployment with a closing ceremony to commemorate their five-month deployment to the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions. The Special Purpose ... More
New Orleans - Georgians, Louisiana
The Georgian and U.S. representatives gather in front of a World War II amphibious Higgins boat Oct. 12 during the private tour of the National World War II Museum here. The Georgians came here for the Exercise... More
Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, Marine Forces Europe,
Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, Marine Forces Europe, deputy commanding general, greets Bulgarian Col. Lavor Mateev, chief of Joint Facilities & Training Department, Ministry of Defense, in his office at U.S. Arm... More
Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Girien R. Salazar,
Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Girien R. Salazar, a San Antonio native, plays guitar on the bus ride to the airport on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6. Salazar is a part of the Religious Ministry Team a... More
The commanding officers of the Black Sea Rotational
The commanding officers of the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 4th Infantry Brigade stand in front of their respective units during the opening ceremony of Operation Agile Spirit on Vaziani Training Area in ... More
The sailors of Forward Resuscitative Surgical System
The sailors of Forward Resuscitative Surgical System and Shock Trauma Platoon, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Black Sea Rotational Force treat a simulated casualty during Operation Agile Spirit on... More
Gunnery Sgt. Joe Urias, team leader for the NCO development
Gunnery Sgt. Joe Urias, team leader for the NCO development team, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, speaks about the difference in personal, unit and campaign awards during a NCO-Development Seminar in Bucharest, ... More
Sgt. Juan Urbina, a rifleman with Ground Combat Element,
Sgt. Juan Urbina, a rifleman with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force, hands out Easter candy to local children during a family health initiative in Corbu, Romania, April 7. Marines and sailors of... More
Staff Sgt. John DuBarry, a military policeman and non-lethal
Staff Sgt. John DuBarry, a military policeman and non-lethal weapons instructor with the Military Police Detachment, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, show members of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and local civilian ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Lee Nickel a Reconnaissance Marine with
Gunnery Sgt. Lee Nickel a Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, greets children from a local orphanage while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Marines and sa... More
A Romanian soldier scans the area during a foot patrol
A Romanian soldier scans the area during a foot patrol exercise in Timisoara, Romania April 25. The patrol was part of a week-long training led by Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 in an effort to enhanc... More
Sgt. Warren T. Yarter, flight mechanic, Air Combat
Sgt. Warren T. Yarter, flight mechanic, Air Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, looks for damge inside of the engine intake on a KC-130 Hercules aircraft after a flight on Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romani... More
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, greets an Azeri officer upon arrival in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6, 2012. The Aviation Combat Element landed a KC-130 cargo airplane in B... More
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 12 prepare
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 12 prepare for an opening ceremony with Romanian soldiers during training in Iasi, Romania May 8. The ten-day event included training led by Marine non-commissioned offic... More
Black Sea Rotational Force Marines, sailors Aid Car Crash Victims in R...
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 gather for a photo, May 8, 2012. The Marines and sailors pictured rescued a Romanian family of four including an infant from a car crash that left the road d... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 12 stand at attention during a ceremony celebrating WWII Victory Day, Romanian Independence Day and Europe Day in Iasi, Romania May 9. This was the first time... More
Romanian soldiers jump from a KC-130 Hercules aircraft
Romanian soldiers jump from a KC-130 Hercules aircraft during training in Campia Turzii, Romania, May 15. The aviation combat element of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 facilitated the training by supplying the a... More
Staff Sgt. Kyle Ketner, an instructor with Non-Commissioned
Staff Sgt. Kyle Ketner, an instructor with Non-Commissioned Officer Development Team, Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, instructs Bulgarian NCOs in organizational physical training. The Non-Commis... More
A Romanian child gets the opportunity to sit in the
A Romanian child gets the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of a Humvee belonging to Black Sea Rotational Force 12 during a static display at Tabacarie Park in Constanta, Romania, June 2. The Marines and ... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, march to the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian infantry soldiers ... More
Sgt. Justin J. Skelton, a reconnaissance Marine with
Sgt. Justin J. Skelton, a reconnaissance Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 12 performs underwater checks on his scuba gear during training in the Black Sea, Romania, June 4. The Marines dove from United St... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Staff Sgt. John D. Chenoweth, a tactical systems operator
Staff Sgt. John D. Chenoweth, a tactical systems operator with Black Sea Rotational Force 12 watches his 11 year old son, John Chenoweth Jr., graduate the 5th grade June 18. Chenoweth was able to watch the cere... More
A non-lethal shotgun casing is ejected during a
A non-lethal shotgun casing is ejected during a military-to-military event in Bucharest, Romania June 21. The exchange of information was part of a weeklong less than lethal weapons engagement designed to displ... More
Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Girien Salazar
Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Girien Salazar escorts children to an Independence Day celebration hosted by Black Sea Rotational Force 12 on Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania July 4. Special guests of the ev... More
Sgt. Greg Lamberson, a reconnaissance Marine, Ground
Sgt. Greg Lamberson, a reconnaissance Marine, Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12 practices room-clearing drills with soldiers from the Israeli Defense Force during Exercise Noble Shirley in Te... More
Lance Cpl. Elihu Moreno, rifleman, Ground Combat Element,
Lance Cpl. Elihu Moreno, rifleman, Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12 assists Private Nikolay Dankinov, infantryman, 42nd Infantry Battalion, Bulgarian Army, while laying tile during a remodel... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Adam Strotz, shock trauma
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Adam Strotz, shock trauma platoon, Black Sea Rotational Force 12 greets the volunteers during a basic first aid course in Constanta, Romania July 25. The class was taught to voluntee... More
Reconnaissance Marines with Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12 exit a KC-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting training in Novo Selo, Bulgaria July 30. The combined display of training was p... More
Colonel Gheorge Zidaru, Romanian Land Forces, addresses
Colonel Gheorge Zidaru, Romanian Land Forces, addresses the Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Romanian ... More
Marines at the entry control point do an initial search
Marines at the entry control point do an initial search of the role players to make sure they are not carrying weapons or anything dangerous. Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Mar... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force-13, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a search and screening of a role player during a non-combatant evacuation operations exe... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Sanders, a hospital
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Sanders, a hospital corpsman with the Black Sea Rotational Force13 and an Elizabeth City, N.C., native, helps a role player, who has a mock injury, onto a stretcher going to the m... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Martinez, Weapons Company,with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Martinez, Weapons Company,with Black Sea Rotational Force-13 (BSRF-13), observes possible security threats portrayed by role players during the Humanitarian Assistance Operations (HA... More
Role players provide a simulated demonstration by host
Role players provide a simulated demonstration by host nation occupants at Davis Airfield Camp Lejeune, N.C., January 11, 2013. The embassy reinforcement training was conducted to familiarize the Marines in de... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force-13 (BSRF-13) conduct civil disturbance/riot control drills during theatre security cooperation (TSC) training at Davis Airfield Camp Lejeuene, N.C., Janu... More
Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine
Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hold back Marine role players that are attacking the mock embassy as an evaluator watches and grades them. Marines and sailors with Easy Company, a... More
Staff Non Commissioned Officers and Officers with Black
Staff Non Commissioned Officers and Officers with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and the Republic of Georgia's 23rd Infantry Battalion pose for a group picture while taking a break from discussion of the Infantr... More
Soldiers from the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry
Soldiers from the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion stand at attention during the opening ceremony for Agile Spirit 13, a bilateral exercise. Lt. Col Roman Janjulia, commanding officer for the ... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion rehearse for the opening ceremony for Agile Spirit 13 March 18, 2013, aboard Vaziani Airfield. E... More
Marines demoing proper firing techniques on machine
Marines demoing proper firing techniques on machine guns to engage simulated enemy contact, March 19, 2013. U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers with the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion shake hands prior to conducting a known distance live fire range as a part of exercise Agile Spirit 13 ... More
U.S Marine Corps Sergeant Major Nicholas Deabreu, Battalion
U.S Marine Corps Sergeant Major Nicholas Deabreu, Battalion Sergeant Major, with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 explains the Oath of a Drill Instructor during a non-commissioned officer seminar during exercise A... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 observe
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 observe a M203 round impact targets during a live fire range as a part of the exercise Agile Spirit 13 at Vaziani Airfield, March 20, 2013. Exercise Agile Spirit... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers with the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion train together on weapons tactics. Marines demonstate proper firing techniques on machin... More
Marines demoing proper firing techniques on firing
Marines demoing proper firing techniques on firing various types of designated marksman rifles to engadge simulated enemy contact, March 21, 2013. U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers wi... More
A color guard team from the Republic of Georgia Army
A color guard team from the Republic of Georgia Army stands at atenttion during the deployment ceremony for the 42nd and 33rd infantry battalions, March 22, 2013.
Cpl. Timothy Cline, an Axton, Va., native, provides
Cpl. Timothy Cline, an Axton, Va., native, provides overwatch for a team of Marine communicators during a patrol exercise. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 patrolled outside FOB Ward inside Vaziani Ai... More
Sgt. Jesses Briski, a combat engineer and Berlin, Wisc.
Sgt. Jesses Briski, a combat engineer and Berlin, Wisc. native, buddy carries a simulated casualty from the battlefield during the final field excerise of Agile Spirit. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force-... More
Georgian military leader visits FOB Ward
Republic of Georgia Army Brigadier Gen. Vakhtang Kapanadz, first deputy chief of joint staff, discusses exercise Agile Spirit 13 with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 operations officer U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ben... More
Georgian Performers entertain U.S. Marines and sailors
Georgian Performers entertain U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers with the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion during a culture day performance during the clo... More
Lt. Col. Steve Wolf (right) and Col. Ioan-Duru Apafaian
Lt. Col. Steve Wolf (right) and Col. Ioan-Duru Apafaian (left) present a salute during the opening ceremony at Mihal Kogalniceanu, Romania. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hold an openin... More
Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hold an opening ceremony for the start of exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 15, 2013. Exercise Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 demonstrate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 demonstrate fire mission approval techniques to Latvian and Lithuanian soldiers in the Combat Operations Center during exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers from Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania discuss lessons learned during a fire support coordination exercise with Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian soldie... More
A mortar team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 takes
A mortar team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 takes part in a call for fire drill during exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 22, 2013. Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of fires and mane... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hand out gifts to 70 children at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Blake Chambers, embark
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Blake Chambers, embark chief with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 signs for cargo that will be used during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Riga International Airport, Latvia, April 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Mario Martin, fixed wing
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Mario Martin, fixed wing planner with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, coordinates air support during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, Latvia, April 23, 2013. Summer Shield ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2 James Larson, with Black
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2 James Larson, with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, unloads gifts at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis St. Clair (left)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis St. Clair (left) and Cpl. William Schouten with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 sight in on targets prior to conducting a live fire exercise during Exercise Summer Shield 10 ab... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 along with volunteers with United Hands Romania, pose for a photo before entering Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with Unit... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel J. Barlow II with Easy Company,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel J. Barlow II with Easy Company, Black Sea Rotaional Force 13, holds Cpl. Wesley W. Lanier in a head lock during a black belt test for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), at Mi... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jose Reese gives instructions to Marines
Gunnery Sgt. Jose Reese gives instructions to Marines playing the role of evacuees during a crisis contingency exercise aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Base, Romania, May 3, 2013. BSRF-13 serves as a crisis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wesley Vandiver with Black
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wesley Vandiver with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 shakes hands with Macedonian soldiers after a welcome aboard formation marking the beginning of the exercise at Babadag Training A... More
Cpl. Thomas Wood working on a computer retrieving
Cpl. Thomas Wood working on a computer retrieving information that will be crucial information for the training taking place May 24, 2013 at Babadag Training Area. BSRF-13s mission at BTA is to provide quality ... More
U.S. Marines Corps 1st Lt. Philip Hanf, a platoon commander
U.S. Marines Corps 1st Lt. Philip Hanf, a platoon commander with Easy Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, responds to questions from a Romanian news reporter during a live fire exercise in Dej, Romania, May... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 compete with Romanian soldiers during a sports day event in Dej, Romania, June 1, 2013. BSRF-13 is partnered with soldiers from the Romanian Land Forc... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Barlow II, with Easy
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Barlow II, with Easy Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, and Romanian soldiers with the 811th Infantry Battalion wait for clearance to depart the Forward Operating Base and sta... More
First Sgt. David Marbut, company First Sergeant for
First Sgt. David Marbut, company First Sergeant for the Command Element with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, explains to Corporals Course students the Marine Corps order for the Physical Fitness Program prior to... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam Aikens (left) a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam Aikens (left) a platoon commander with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13 is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) during an OC familiarization course aboard Mihail Kogaln... More
A picture of the birthday cake for the 115th celebration
A picture of the birthday cake for the 115th celebration of the Navy Corpsman with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 at Mihail Kogalniceanu military base, Romania June 14, 2013. BSRF-13 is a Special Purpose Marine... More
Cpl. Nicholas Sauer, a position safety officer at a
Cpl. Nicholas Sauer, a position safety officer at a Combat Marksmanship Program range and Cape Coral, Fla., native, helps Lance Cpl. Stephen O’Day, a Communication Operator with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 an... More
Lance Cpl. Andy Davis, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational
Lance Cpl. Andy Davis, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Richmond Hill, Ga., native, marches off the stage after receiving a certificate and bayonet for being the honor graduate of Corporals Co... More
Cpl. David Dias, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational
Cpl. David Dias, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Hanford, Calif., native, runs alongside a child wearing a flak jacket. BSRF-13 celebrated the United States’ 237th birthday with an Indepen... More
Bulgarian Army Colonel Iavor Mateev, right,
Bulgarian Army Colonel Iavor Mateev, right, officer-in-charge of Bulgarian forces participating in Black Sea Rotational Force 13, addresses Bulgarian, Serbian, Romanian and American forces at Novo Selo, Bulgari... More