U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class, steel worker, Daniel Rojas, with Task Force Koa Moana, build trusses in preparation for the construction of a nine room school in F More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tony D. Jackson, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, measures center lines for concrete footers during vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 2, 2016. Marines and S More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus E. Vasquez, heavy equipment operator, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, unloads cement for vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 7, 2016. Marines an More
The female student body from St. John’s College invited U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 to their hostel for traditional food, drinks and entertainment, Ovalau, Fiji, July 10, 2016. The host nation More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment th More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldier Pvt. M. Aganisimai collects bark from trees to use as string during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they hav More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces mount trusses during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 24, 2016. Marines and S More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces mount trusses during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 25, 2016. Marines and S More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan E. Scott, Battalion Commander for 9th Engineer Support Battalion, recognizes Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 for their outstanding performance thus far during his visit to the v More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces participate in a closing ceremony dedicated to their vertical construction training held in Fiji o More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct patrolling drills aboard the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), June 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security, law enforcement, and infantry trainin More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 prepare 7.62 millimeter rounds for a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Connor J. Vermette, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, uses a R8 Global Positioning System to calculate elevations during vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, J More
U.S. Marines Sgt. Logan R. Saint-Pierre and Sgt. Preston G. Thompson, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, supervise Marines unloading cement for vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, J More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Quanje R. Hill with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 dances for the female student body of St. John’s college, Ovalau, Fiji, July 10, 2016. The host nation has shown great hospitality towards the Mar More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance L. Lee with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 constructs a shelter from surrounding vegetation during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival te More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James T. Tedder with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, welds trusses on top of a room to build a roof during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 24, 2016. Marines and Sailors wi More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Rojas, a steel worker originally with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, currently with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, welds metal beams together during vertical constru More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David M. Leikwold, Sergeant Major of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, addresses Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 on the importance of their training at Ovalau, Fiji, July More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces participate in a closing ceremony dedicated to the vertical construction training held in Fiji on More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Ewton, left, and Lance Cpl. Austin Bazarivera, infantrymen with Task Force Koa Moana 17, prepare 7.62 millimeter rounds for a live fire range at the Plum Barracks Training Ar More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tony D. Jackson, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, uses a R8 Global Positioning System to calculate elevations during vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 2, 20 More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Donald Conde III with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, acting platoon commander for patrol base operations, uses a terrain model to brief his platoon of integrated Marines and Soldiers from the Repub More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Tyler 1Armentaro with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, sharpens his wooden spear during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have learned More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ray Crumity, a steel worker (Right) and Petty Officer 1st Class Joe McFadden, a builder, both originally with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, and currently attached with More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 gather prior to a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, More
Fijians welcome Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 with food and entertainment provided by the local students at St. Johns College, Ovalau Fiji, July 3, 2016. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engi More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, maneuver through treacherous terrain during their patrol base operations, Ovalau, Fiji, July 8, 2016. Marines More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineer with task Force Koa Moana 16.2, cuts steel for vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deploym More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Connor J. Vermette and Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley level cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment thr More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus Marquez with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 guides Marines while roofing during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 25, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force wi More
Father Ekuasi Manu, blesses the structure that was built as a result of the vertical construction training conducting by U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and the Republic of Fiji Military Force on O More
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt. Andrew Buck, an infantry officer with Task Force Koa Moana 17, fires an M203 grenade launcher during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Juan S. Peres, a water support technician with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, measures the total dissolve solids in the creek water with a TDS meter at Ovalau, Fiji, July 3, 2016. Marines and More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, maneuver through treacherous terrain during their patrol base operations, Ovalau, Fiji, July 8, 2016. Marines More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have More
Deputy Chief of Mission, Doug Sonnek, Fiji Ambassador, and U.S. Marine Maj. Todd A. Peterson, Commanding Officer of Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 participate in the closing ceremony dedicated to their vertical cons More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyreke Wiggins, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, fires a M32A1 multi-shot grenade launcher during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 2 More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, 16.2 conduct vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 3, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engineering skills with More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 conduct patrol base operations with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces at Ovalau, Fiji, July 7, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will sh More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman John J. Bustamante, Preventive Medicine Technician with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fij More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance L. Lee with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 climbs a cocoanut tree during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have learned More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 22, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s d More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, shouts commands during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is desig More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 4, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engineering More
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, conduct vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ethan F. Maltby and Fiji Military Forces Soldier Spr. Epeli Tukana reinforce cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 perform “buddy rushes” during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana arrive to their second host nation, Papua New Guinea, aboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), June 17, 2016. Throughout the deployment the Marines and Sailors with the task force More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 4, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engineering More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kirra Senne, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Spr. Tevita Cuvatoka levels cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throug More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Nathan D. Lyons and Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineers with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 4, 2016. More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Noah A. Bigbee, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Republic of Fiji Military Forces Pvt. Iliesa Naqovu conduct integrated fire-team buddy rushes on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Fiji is p More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaias Pachicano and Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldier Spr. Tevita Cuvatoka lay down cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of T More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, shoots at a target during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is de More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, attend the opening ceremony for Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 18, 2016. Throughout the deployment th More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct integrated fire-team buddy rushes on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’ More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Spr. Tevita Cuvatoka lays down cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment thr More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, throws a blue body grenade at a target during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017 More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, head out to simulate an ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering and infantry skills with Fijians to stre More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Abraham Aaron with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau, More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 rush through a trench during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Krohn, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, takes a knee during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering and infantry ski More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Pvt. M. Aganisimai and Pvt. A. Vakaliwaliwa construct a shelter from surrounding vegetation during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines appl More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 provide security during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our pa More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joseph O. Osorio, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, camouflages himself with vegetation during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau More
Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces prepare food with surrounding vegetation during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have learned More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Pass, a machine gunner with Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervises a member of the French Army as he fires an M240B Medium Machinegun at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, conduct ladder well training during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 19, 2016. Throughout the deployme More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, welds trusses during vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance L. Lee with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 drinks cocoanut water for hydration during jungle survival training on Ovalua, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Pass, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, stands at a range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Meza, communications specialists, with Task Force Koa Moana, radios in mission essential information to the command and control center during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Pa More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J G. Venegas III, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, provides security during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Yoon S. Jun with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau, Fi More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 sit in the back of a tactical vehicle at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partne More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Taz A. Burleson with Task Force Koa Moana, becomes certified to fire the X26E Human Electro-Muscular Incapacitation device during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 19 More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob W. Anderson with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau, Fi More