Lieutenant Colonel Lord Veehala with His Majesty’s
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Veehala with His Majesty’s Armed Forces addresses U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a ‘Welcome to Tonga’ ceremony ... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, pick up trash and excess vegetation with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Force,... More
U.S. Marines conduct weapons cross-training at Exericise Tafakula in T...
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, conduct weapons cross-training with troops from His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga, the New Zealand Defence Fo... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct patrol-based operations and engage in platoon-level attacks with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces... More
U.S. Marine combat engineers tie a knot in detonation
U.S. Marine combat engineers tie a knot in detonation cord before creating an explosive charge made of TNT for tree demolition to clear land for a rifle range, July 25, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, as part ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with other nations, prepare to fire as part of Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafaku... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), and other participating nations gather for a group photo after a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition, as ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with service members from other nations, watch a parade at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, T... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), receives a warning order from Capt. Samuela Lolohea, company commander of th... More
A Tongan soldier along with a U.S. Marine from the
A Tongan soldier along with a U.S. Marine from the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), kneel while providing security as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver towards an acting enemy as part of exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilatera... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols to an objective before a company attack as part of exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, Tonga, August 23, 2019... More
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Veehala with His Majesty’s
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Veehala with His Majesty’s Armed Forces takes his post to address U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a ‘Welcome to ... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, construct playground equipment with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Force, the ... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct patrol-based operations and engage in platoon-level attacks with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces... More
Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine prepares detonation cord for
Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine prepares detonation cord for explosives for tree demolition, July 25, 2016, on Motutapu Island, during a multi-national, bilateral exercise with U.S. Marines, Sailors and Tongan Soldier... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), review their targets after firing during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a mult... More
A service member with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of
A service member with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HMAF), celebrates after a win during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part of Exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, Tonga,... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with service members from other nations, meet students at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, To... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), prepare to begin a patrol as part of exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 19, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with Australian Army infantrymen, patrol as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufang... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver towards an acting enemy as part of exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilatera... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), standby to provide support by fire before a company attack as part of exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, Tonga, Augus... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, march in formation after a ‘Welcome to Tonga’ ceremony to start Exercise Tafakula 2015 Aug. 27 at Talai Militar... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, prepare the interior walls of a classroom to be painted along with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the ... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct patrol-based operations and engage in platoon-level attacks with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces... More
Lance Cpl. Jacob E. Gieseke tapes sticks of TNT together
Lance Cpl. Jacob E. Gieseke tapes sticks of TNT together to create a charge to clear trees for a rifle range, July 25, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, during a multi-national, bilateral exercise. U.S. Marine a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Wind, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Wind, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fires during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adam Rineer, an embarker with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adam Rineer, an embarker with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hugs his opponent after a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), meet students at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, August 17, 2019. Tafakula is a multilatera... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), speaks with Capt. Samuela Lolohea, company commander of the multinational co... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols with his Tongan counterpart as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalup... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), communicates demands to an acting enemy as part of Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a mul... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with their Australian Defence Force (ADF) counterparts, gather for a group photo after a company attack as part of ex... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, paint the interior walls of a classroom with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Fo... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct patrol-based operations and engage in platoon-level attacks with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces... More
Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine prepares an explosive charge
Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine prepares an explosive charge for tree demolition to clear land for a rifle range, July 25, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, during a multi-national, bilateral exercise, as part of Task ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fire during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise hosted by H... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), moderates a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) comp... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), watch a cultural event at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, August 17, 2019. Tafakula is a mu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Regovic, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Regovic, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), awaits word during a patrol as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 19, 2019... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with Australian Army infantrymen, patrol as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufang... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hike pass local Tongans during Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise ho... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, construct playground equipment with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Force, the ... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct patrol-based operations and engage in platoon-level attacks with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), repair their targets during Exercise Tafakula at Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exer... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples with a service member from His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HMAF) during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Neftali Rodriguez, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Neftali Rodriguez, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), provides security during a patrol as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, A... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), communicates via radio before an attack as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalupe R... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hike passed a local Tongan during Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), and a service member with the New Zealand Defence Force, fire on Hufangalupe Range as part of Exercise Tafakula, Tonga, Au... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples with a soldier from the Australian Army during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training as part of Exer... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), run to an objective after patrolling as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 19, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), communicates via radio before an attack as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalupe R... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hikes to his next objective as part of exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral ex... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), and service members with the Australian Army and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) fire on Hufangalupe Range as part of ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), receive a combat lifesaver (CLS) course from service members in the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC), as part of Exercise... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols through a training area as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 1... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), wait on a ridgeline to attack their enemy during Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multil... More
Service members with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of
Service members with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HMAF), fire on Hufangalupe Range as part of Exercise Tafakula, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise hosted by HMAF, which include... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), receive a combat lifesaver (CLS) course from service members in the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC), as part of Exercise... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols through a training area as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 1... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver up a hill to their enemy during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral e... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), a service member with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and a service member with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HM... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), moderates Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) traini... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver up a hill to their enemy during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral e... More
A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) range safety officer
A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) range safety officer watches as U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fire on Hufangalupe Range as part of Exercise Tafakula, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jorge Henriquez, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jorge Henriquez, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), walk atop a quarry after an attack during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral ... More
A range safety officer with the New Zealand Defence
A range safety officer with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), signs during a range to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Wind, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D),... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part of Exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Quintero, a team leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Quintero, a team leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), provides security after a fire fight during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, Aug... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), instructs a technique from the Marine Corps Martial Arts P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), gives his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) belt t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), instructs a technique from the Marine Corps Martial Arts P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), conducts a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique during exercise Tafakula... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training, as part of Exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, To... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), shakes hands with his opponent during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) trainin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), conducts a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique during exercise Tafakula... More