AFRICOM Commander visits SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.2
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, right, gives a challenge coin to a Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and... More
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Austin, Pa., rinses brushes used to paint a fence at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. 27, ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Special-Purpose Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 operations chief from Queens, N.Y., catches his breath after crossing the finish line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 20... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Houser, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Staff Sgt. Kevin Houser, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 combat engineer instructor from Bend, Ore., receives an award citation for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an a... More
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos patrol
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos patrol a shoreline during scout swimmer fundamentals practice at Bel-Air military base in Dakar, Senegal, April 19, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpos... More
Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Marine Forces Africa sergeant
Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Marine Forces Africa sergeant major, reads a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal award citation during an awards and promotion ceremony at U.S. Embassy Tripoli, Libya, April 7, 2013.... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., poses with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. James Adams and Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13... More
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 radio operator from Kailua, Hawaii, and Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan McComb, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, drag a simulated casualty to ... More
A member of the Morόn Air Base fire rescue hooks a
A member of the Morόn Air Base fire rescue hooks a hose to a fire truck during a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, anti-terrorism force p... More
Sgt. Robert Luther, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Robert Luther, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 armory chief from Sudbury, Mass., crosses the finish line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Wel... More
Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa
Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant presents an American flag and certificate to Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr.,... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 talk before the beginning of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness eve... More
Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers form for a graduation
Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers form for a graduation ceremony at the Singo Peace Support Operations Training Center in Kakola, Uganda, March 27, 2013. UPDF members recently completed a 10-week logistics... More
Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa armory chief from Sudbury, Mass., and U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez laugh at a joke during the general's command visi... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier Beatty, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, pose with Ghana navy noncommissioned officers during physical training at the Ghana N... More
1st Lt. Byron Luquez, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
1st Lt. Byron Luquez, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 supply officer from North Miami Beach, Fla., is arrested during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marine Corps Reli... More
Lt. Col. David Harshberger, Special-Purpose Marine
Lt. Col. David Harshberger, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crises Response executive officer, answers questions from U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez during the general's command... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 turn in their electronic time trackers after crossing the finish line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Oscar Pinto, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Gunnery Sgt. Oscar Pinto, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 intelligence Marine from Miami, Fla., instructs a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando proper trigger technique during... More
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa gather for a graduation ceremony in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 9, 2013. Marin... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., speaks with Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 armory chief from Sudbury, Mass., during a command ... More
Sgt. Blaec Nelson, Special-Purpose Marine Air — Ground
Sgt. Blaec Nelson, Special-Purpose Marine Air — Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Kailua, Hawaii, instructs Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos how to accurately engage enemies... More
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 adjutant from Brooklyn, N.Y., reviews an award citation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 4, 2013. Williams was evacuat... More
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., reports to Lt. Col Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa commanding officer, during a prom... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, right, Marine
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, right, Marine Forces Europe and Africa commander, speaks to Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, MARFOREUR/AF during a v... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Everett, the operations
Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Everett, the operations chief for Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, is "arrested" during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief... More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, function check their radios during a Full Mission Profile Rehearsal exercise on Morόn... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, Marine
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, Marine Forces Europe and Africa commander, poses for a photo with Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, MARFOREUR... More
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Napa, Calif., reviews range safety rules with Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos during combat m... More
Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 commanding officer, congratulates Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Crowder, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 facilities manager from Ellen... More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, adjust a leg holster during a combat marksmanship program ton Morόn Air Base, July 27... More
A U.S. Marine platoon commander with Special Purpose
A U.S. Marine platoon commander with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, briefs his platoon during a Full Mission Profile Rehearsal exercis... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., speaks with Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 travel clerk from Tracy, Calif., during a command ... More
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, speaks with Col. Paul C. Merida, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine For... More
Under unique circumstances, the transfer of responsibilities
Under unique circumstances, the transfer of responsibilities of two commands, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Africa, is passed on as Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the outgoing sergeant maj... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., speaks with 1st Lt. Byron Luquez, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 supply officer from North Miami Beach, Fla., duri... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Montebello, Calif., reports to Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, during an award ceremo... More
A Marine and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A Marine and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 pose with members of the Ghana navy at the conclusion of a small boat maintenance engagement at Ghanian Naval Base Sekondi in Sek... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 applaud Cpl. Andrew Luna, a SP-MAGTF Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Montebello, Calif., for receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achie... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Jonathan Paiz, Special-Purpose Marine
U.S. Navy Lt. Jonathan Paiz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 riverine detachment officer-in-charge from Cathedral City, Calif., reviews patrolling techniques with a Senegalese Companie de... More
After a final speech and farewell to military leaders
After a final speech and farewell to military leaders and members of the local U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart community, that he has gotten to know during his two-year tenure as sergeant major of both U.S. Marine... More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, review coordinates on a map during a call for fires class as a part of a tactical sma... More
Chief Petty Officer Souly Inthavong, a Special-Purpose
Chief Petty Officer Souly Inthavong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Modesto, Calif., sweeps the courtyard at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. 27, 2013. The Mari... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 run in formation during unit physical training here, March 28, 2013. The Marines and sailors participated in an Easter themed fitn... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Dax Verdia, Special-Purpose
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Dax Verdia, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 logistics officer from Brooklyn, N.Y., and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brent Pope, Special-Purpose MAGTF Afri... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, Marine Forces
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, Marine Forces Europe and Africa commander, speaks to Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, MARFOREUR/AF during a visit to... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., idles on the flightline here before transporting Marines with... More
Sgt. Kathy Miller, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Kathy Miller, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 data chief from Grand Rapids, Mich., receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an awards and promotion ceremony at Nav... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., speaks with Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 senior medical adviser f... More
1st Lt. Kyle Finnerty, Special-Purpose Marine Air-ground
1st Lt. Kyle Finnerty, Special-Purpose Marine Air-ground Task Force Africa assistant team leader from New York City, reviews range safety rules with Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos during comba... More
Sgt. Maj. Steven C. Peck, Joint Task Force African
Sgt. Maj. Steven C. Peck, Joint Task Force African Lion sergeant major, speaks to Marines from 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment April 7 after they in-processed for Exercise African Lion 2012. These Marines a... More
Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers form for a graduation
Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers form for a graduation ceremony at the Singo Peace Support Operations Training Center in Kakola, Uganda, March 27, 2013. UPDF members recently completed a 10-week logistics... More
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 mechanic from Tucson, Ariz., is promoted to his current rank by Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, dur... More
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George,
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 senior medical adviser from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., greets U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jimmie Duran, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Gunnery Sgt. Jimmie Duran, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 liaison officer from Manteca, Calif., receives a certificate of commendation from Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose MAGT... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando detains
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando detains Sgt. Daniel Scelfo, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa reconnaissance Marine from Carlsbad, Calif., and role playing as an arms dealer,... More
Sgt. Blaec Nelson, Special-Purpose Marine Air — Ground
Sgt. Blaec Nelson, Special-Purpose Marine Air — Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Kailua, Hawaii, supervises a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando during an aquatic combat marks... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 pose at the start line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness event,... More
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Austin, Pa., stirs paint for a fence at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. 27, 2013 The Mari... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier nurse practices
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier nurse practices intravenous access on Sgt. Joseph Swartz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 13 reconnaissance Marine from Waipahu, Hawaii, at Bel-Air military base i... More
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 mechanic from Tucson, Ariz., is congratulated on his promotion to staff sergeant by Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa com... More
A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, counts ammunition during a combat marksmanship range on Morόn Air Base, July 27, 202... More
A Marine from 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines gets his
A Marine from 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines gets his orders stamped while waiting in line for in-processing after arriving in Agadir, Morocco, April 7 to support Exercise African Lion 2012. These Marines are resp... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit unload
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit unload a C-130 Hercules here before traveling to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, deployed at sea, March 29, 2013. The Marines were returning to the Kearsarg... More
Members of the Morόn Air Base fire rescue recover a
Members of the Morόn Air Base fire rescue recover a simulated casualty from a fire during a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, anti- terro... More
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 radio operator from Kailua, Hawaii, and Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan McComb, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, treat a simulated bullet woun... More
Capt. Caleb Weiss, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Capt. Caleb Weiss, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 operations officer from Jamaica Plain, Mass., expresses his displeasure during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marin... More
Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Brian Hutchinson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 motor transportation chief from Eureka, Calif., simulates providing security during the final exam of the Tactical Combat Casualty C... More
Sgt. Natalie Kuehl, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Natalie Kuehl, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa logistic chief from Healdsburg, Calif., shakes hands with U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez during the general’s command ... More
Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 armory chief, performs pullups as part of an Easter themed fitness challenge here, March 28, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengt... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa fiscal clerk, flips a tire as part of an Easter themed fitness competition here, March 28, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens US... More
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripo... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 cross the starting line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness event... More
Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers and Special-Purpose
Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers and Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Marines pose during a graduation ceremony at the Singo Peace Support Operations Training Center in Kakola, Ugand... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier Beatty, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, review the importance of effective physical training with Ghana navy noncommissioned ... More
Gunner's Mate Second Class Patrick Spillane, Special-Purpose
Gunner's Mate Second Class Patrick Spillane, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 riverine coxswain from West Chester, N.Y., supervises members of the Ghana navy during a small boat maintenanc... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando receives
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando receives a graduation certificate from Staff Sgt. Randy Wilson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team chief from Livermore, Calif., during... More
Capt. Justin Urban, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Capt. Justin Urban, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 communications officer from Southampton, Pa., looks on as Marines are arrested during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Na... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., idles on the flightline here before transporting Marines with... More
Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding
Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, answers questions from Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, during a command visit here, March 4, 2013... More
Sgt. Joseph Soto, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Joseph Soto, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 communications chief, flips a tire as part of an Easter themed fitness competition here, March 28, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa str... More
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Napa, Calif., instructs a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando on fundamentals of combat marksmansh... More
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Napa, Calif., instructs a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando on fundamentals of combat marksmansh... More
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Napa, Calif., explains fundamentals of shooting from the standing position to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier ... More
Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 brief Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos before practicing boat formations at Bel-Air military base in Dakar, Senega... More
Sgt. Kalei Whittle, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Kalei Whittle, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Pearl City, Hawaii, supervises members of the Ghana navy during a small boat maintenance engagement at Ghani... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen 1st Class Hugo Canedo,
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen 1st Class Hugo Canedo, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Manhattan, N.Y., and Brent Pope, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 corpsman from Everett, Wa... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Ancheta, a Special-Purpose
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Ancheta, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Whittier, Calif., demonstrates intravenous access on Sgt. Byron Cheek-Enriques, a SP-MAGTF Africa 13 ... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., idles on the flightline here before transporting Marines with... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Azusa, Calif., holds the guidon during an awards and promotion ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 2,... More
After his speech to all Marines within the Stuttgart
After his speech to all Marines within the Stuttgart Area, General James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, answer q... More
Gunner's Mate Second Class Patrick Spillane, left,
Gunner's Mate Second Class Patrick Spillane, left, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 riverine coxswain from West Chester, N.Y., and Information Systems Technician Second Class Daniel Gordon... More
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., takes the uniformed services oath-of-office administered by Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purp... More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, currently attached
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, currently attached to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, parked on the flight line of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June, 4, 2013. Special-P... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 run in formation during unit physical training here, March 28, 2013. The Marines and sailors participated in an Easter themed fitn... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando stands
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando stands guard during a final training exercise in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 8, 2013. U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were in Senegal... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., poses with Master Sgt. Marvin Walcott, left, and Cpl. Deanna Goddard, center, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Afric... More
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and U.S. Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate Derrick Cox, Special-Purpose Marine Air—Ground Task Force Africa 13 riverine instructor from Marion, Va., carry a boat into ... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando fires
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando fires an M-16 service rifle during combat marksmanship training in Toubacouta, Senegal, April 24, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13... More
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos provide
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos provide “security” during a boat interdiction drill in Toubacouta, Senegal, April 25, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were recentl... More