Timorese soldiers join Task Force Koa Moana during

Timorese soldiers join Task Force Koa Moana during the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo 16, June 10, 2016, at Hera Naval Base, Timor Leste, as part of the task force’s deployment to train with multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the multi-national, bilateral exercise, the Timorese and U.S. service members trained with non-lethal weapons, conducted combat lifesaving classes, constructed vehicle-control points and shared infantry tactics to increase interoperability and relations. The Timorese soldiers are with the Timor Leste Defense Force. The U.S. service members with Task Force Koa Moana are originally assigned to I and III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)