U.S. Marines and sailors accompanied Benin’s National
U.S. Marines and sailors accompanied Benin’s National Surveillance Police (NSP) to Jesu Jro, Benin, Sept. 24, to conduct a combined border surveillance training exercise. After spending a month learning U.S. Ma... More
Military guests and students from Europe, Africa, Italian
Military guests and students from Europe, Africa, Italian and the U.S. during the graduation ceremony of 19th course on civilian, military and police units relationship at the Center of Excellence for Stability... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Reinert, a training chief with Special
Staff Sgt. Michael Reinert, a training chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates proper execution of the morning physical fitness session for sailors from the ... More
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, teaches small-unit infantry tactics to Benin National Surveillance Police students in Cotonou, Ben... More
190513-N-OX430-151 COTONOU, BENIN (May 13, 2019) Ryan
190513-N-OX430-151 COTONOU, BENIN (May 13, 2019) Ryan Pack, the Regional Security Officer at U.S. Embassy Cotonou directs Marine Cpl. Kevin Reyes, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (... More
190517-N-OX430-117 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Explosive
190517-N-OX430-117 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ben Rhoads, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, clears a warehouse while conducting a... More
190513-N-OX430-199 COTONOU, BENIN (May 13, 2019) Explosive
190513-N-OX430-199 COTONOU, BENIN (May 13, 2019) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ben Rhoads, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, approaches a simulated improvised exp... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dameion Meikle,
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dameion Meikle, embarked from High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) assists Beninois locals at the the optometry clinic while engaged in a Medical Civic Action Program as part of... More
190515-N-OX430-482 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Local
190515-N-OX430-482 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Local security forces practice crowd control techniques under the supervision of Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR)... More
190517-N-OX430-320 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Lance
190517-N-OX430-320 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Lance Cpl. Kefarue Davis, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), describes Marine equipment to the civilian staff of the U.S. ... More
A sailor from the Benin Navy looks at his newly awarded
A sailor from the Benin Navy looks at his newly awarded certificate following a graduation ceremony at Benin Naval Forces Headquarters, Cotonou, Benin, October 28, 2016. The U.S. Marine Corps theater security c... More
190517-N-OX430-346 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Explosive
190517-N-OX430-346 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ben Rhoads, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, teaches a staff member of the U.S. Em... More
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN — Petty Officer 1st Class Will Myers,
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN — Petty Officer 1st Class Will Myers, a storekeeper aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910), mans one of the cutter’s .50 caliber machine gun for gun exercise Thursday, May 16, 2... More
190517-N-OX430-485 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marine
190517-N-OX430-485 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marine Corps Cpl. Guy Brennan, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), describes different weapons scopes to the children of st... More
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN — The sun rises while the U.S. Coast
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN — The sun rises while the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910) transits the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Saturday, May 18, 2019 headed to their homeport after completing a three-month deployment i... More
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN — The church pennant and the United
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN — The church pennant and the United States national ensign flap in the wind during divine services Sunday, May 19, 2019 while the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910) transits the Mid-At... More
170323-N-GP524-337 COTONOU, Benin (March 23, 2017)
170323-N-GP524-337 COTONOU, Benin (March 23, 2017) Chief Hospital Corpsman Cory Butler observes Benin sailors conducting emergency medical procedures during a visit, board, search and seizure drill during exerc... More
170326-N-GP524-199 COTONOU, Benin (March 26, 2017)
170326-N-GP524-199 COTONOU, Benin (March 26, 2017) Benin sailor Gamavo Weely, questions French sailors during a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the French frigate E.V. Jacoubet (F 794) during exer... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dameion Meikle, embarked
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dameion Meikle, embarked aboard high-speed vessel Swift (HSV) 2, assists locals at an optometry clinic during a health fair as part of Africa Partnership Station 2012. APS is an inte... More
The North Dakota National Guard hosted its first major
The North Dakota National Guard hosted its first major engagement with its newest State Partnership Program (SPP) partners, the Republic of Benin and Togolese Republic from May 2-8, 2015. Through the SPP, a Nat... More
A sign with the hands of family members of the crew
A sign with the hands of family members of the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910) hangs up welcoming home the crew Thursday, May 23, 2019 as the cutter pulls into Key West, Florida following a thr... More
Originally from the small West African nation of Benin,
Originally from the small West African nation of Benin, Spc. Saliou Aboudou began the process for U.S. citizenship once he became a Soldier with Detachment 1, 1133rd Transportation Company, 1034th Combat Sustai... More
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducts Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training with Benin National Surveillance Polic... More
170329-N-GP524-111 COTONOU, Benin (March 29, 2017)
170329-N-GP524-111 COTONOU, Benin (March 29, 2017) Exercise Obangame Express 2017 participants pose for a group photo at the multinational maritime coordination center in Benin. Obangame Express, sponsored by U... More
Benin soldiers, Members of the Burkina Speed Reaction
Benin soldiers, Members of the Burkina Speed Reaction force and Marco soldiers practice Tactical combat Chastity Care, Burkina Faso, Feb. 22, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen th... More
190515-N-OX430-049 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance
190515-N-OX430-049 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance Cpl. Anthony Ibarra, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), supervises local security forces as they practice crowd cont... More
200212-N-HS716-1166 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020)
200212-N-HS716-1166 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020) Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Fifonsi Kassouhuin, from Benin, left, cuts the hair of Machinist's Mate Fireman Eric Velez, from York, Pennsylvania aboard... More
170322-N-GP524-415 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017)
170322-N-GP524-415 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017) U.S. Coast Guard Machinery Technician 2nd Class Randy Burleson, center, trains Benin sailors on emergency medical procedures during exercise Obangame Express 2... More
170327-N-GP524-053 COTONOU, Benin (March 27, 2017)
170327-N-GP524-053 COTONOU, Benin (March 27, 2017) U.S. Navy reservists Capt. Joe Hanrahan, left, and Information Systems Technician 1st Class Michael Osterritter assess the efforts of the multinational maritim... More
170329-N-GP524-144 COTONOU, Benin (March 29, 2017)
170329-N-GP524-144 COTONOU, Benin (March 29, 2017) Cmdr. A. Aballo, the Benin navy chief of operations, center, meets with U.S. Navy Reserve Capt. Joe Hanrahan, right, during a debrief with exercise Obangame Ex... More
190515-N-OX430-121 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance
190515-N-OX430-121 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance Cpl. Anthony Ibarra, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), supervises local security forces as they practice crowd cont... More
190517-N-OX430-025 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Lance
190517-N-OX430-025 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Lance Cpl. Anthony Ibarra, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), holds his position during a compound defense drill at the U.S... More
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice Talon. We discussed @USAID's focus on self-reliance, & I encouraged President Talon to continue to strengthen the business-enabling environment in Benin t... More
Colonel Iyad Mohammad Mostafa Al Zoubi, Jordan Police,
Colonel Iyad Mohammad Mostafa Al Zoubi, Jordan Police, addresses dignitaries and guests from Europe, Africa, Italy and the U.S. during the graduation ceremony of the 19th course on civilian, military and police... More
190517-N-OX430-051 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marines
190517-N-OX430-051 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), apprehend an armed suspect during a compound defense drill at the U.S. Embassy i... More
190516-N-OX430-211 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Lance
190516-N-OX430-211 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Lance Cpl. Jesse Salas, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), describes the components and capabilities of an M4 rifle to Mar... More
170321-N-GP524-043 COTONOU, Benin (March 21, 2017)
170321-N-GP524-043 COTONOU, Benin (March 21, 2017) Gamavo Weely, of the Benin navy, interprets during a visit, board, search and seizure brief in preparation for exercise Obangame Express 2017. Obangame Express... More
190516-N-OX430-263 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Marine
190516-N-OX430-263 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Marine Corps Cpl. Marty Morris, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), describes the components and capabilities of a .50 cali... More
Sgt. Mateusz Kaczynski, a maintenance management chief
Sgt. Mateusz Kaczynski, a maintenance management chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducts burpees with sailors from the Benin Navy at Benin Naval Forces Headquart... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amado S. Benin II, a training
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amado S. Benin II, a training noncommisioned officer assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, poses with a KA-BAR during a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Junior Leader Recognition Dinne... More
190515-N-OX430-676 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marine
190515-N-OX430-676 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marine Sgt. Stefan Ezzell, assigned to Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Cotonou, demonstrates how to use an MPG-120 tear gas grenade to Marines assigned t... More
Sgt. Mateusz Kaczynski, a maintenance management chief
Sgt. Mateusz Kaczynski, a maintenance management chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, counts pull-ups for a sailor from the Benin navy during a physical fitness sessio... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Reinert, a training chief with Special
Staff Sgt. Michael Reinert, a training chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, presents a certificate to a sailor from the Benin Navy during a graduation ceremony at Beni... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN — A member of a Cabo Verde boarding
ATLANTIC OCEAN — A member of a Cabo Verde boarding team checks on two hostages during a joint law enforcement training exercise aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910) Wednesday, May 1, 2019 while ... More
FUNCHAL, Portugal’s Madeira Island — U.S. Marine Corps
FUNCHAL, Portugal’s Madeira Island — U.S. Marine Corps General Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), shakes hands with U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Shaq Sims, a culinary ... More
170322-N-GP524-338 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017)
170322-N-GP524-338 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017) U.S. Coast Guard Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist Nathan Fornicola trains Benin sailors on visit, board, search and seizure procedures during exercise Oba... More
Sheet music from the Republic of Benin.
Sheet music from the Republic of Benin.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew McLean, left, examines a Beninese
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew McLean, left, examines a Beninese child during a health fair as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012 in Cotonou, Benin, Sept. 11, 2012. APS is an international security cooperat... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake Van Dyke, left, 435th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake Van Dyke, left, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response fire team member helps a Benin airman with his weapon during the African Partnership Flight in Accra, Ghana, Se... More
190515-N-OX430-039 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance
190515-N-OX430-039 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance Cpl. Anthony Ibarra, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), supervises local security forces as they practice crowd cont... More
190517-N-OX430-021 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Lance
190517-N-OX430-021 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Lance Cpl. Anthony Ibarra, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), holds his position during a compound defense drill at the U.S... More
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice Talon. We discussed @USAID's focus on self-reliance, & I encouraged President Talon to continue to strengthen the business-enabling environment in Benin t... More
Marine Corps Martial Arts instructors with Africa
Marine Corps Martial Arts instructors with Africa Partnership Station 13 demonstrate a pistol counter technique during a martial arts class October 10, 2013. Dozens of U.S. troops met with Benin Armed Forces t... More
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducts Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training with Benin National Surveillance Polic... More
Major Kyle Andrews presents a certificate of completion
Major Kyle Andrews presents a certificate of completion to a Benin soldier October 10, 2013. Dozens of U.S. troops met with Benin Armed Forces to work on different tactical procedures in order to build on thei... More
Benin National Surveillance Police students capture
Benin National Surveillance Police students capture their intended target during an early morning raid exercise, Sept. 25, at Benin's Military Officer Academy in Toffo, Benin. More than 150 National Surveillanc... More
Benin soldiers practice shooting at the range,
Benin soldiers practice shooting at the range, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 21, 2019. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest joint operations forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drac... More
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice Talon. We discussed @USAID's focus on self-reliance, & I encouraged President Talon to continue to strengthen the business-enabling environment in Benin t... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dameion Meikle,
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dameion Meikle, embarked from High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) assists Beninois locals at the the optometry clinic while engaged in a Medical Civic Action Program as part of... More
Marines watch the National Surveillance Police graduation
Marines watch the National Surveillance Police graduation proceedings, Sept. 25, at the Benin National Police Academy in Cotonou, Benin. More than 150 NPS students graduated from a monthlong U.S. Marine Corps t... More
190516-N-OX430-251 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Lance
190516-N-OX430-251 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Lance Cpl. Seth Bechtel, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), describes the components and capabilities of an M240B machine ... More
A Benin Coast Guard boarding officer talks, as Petty
A Benin Coast Guard boarding officer talks, as Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian LaPorte, a gunner’s mate and acting French interpreter aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910), interprets for Petty Offi... More
190515-N-OX430-280 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marines
190515-N-OX430-280 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR) demonstrate crowd control techniques to local security forces at the U.S. Embass... More
From left to right; Mrs. Robin Smith, political advisor
From left to right; Mrs. Robin Smith, political advisor to the U.S. Army Africa Commanding General, Commissaire Principal Baba Mariko, and Colonel Nicola Mangialavori, Center of Excellence for Stability Police ... More
190515-N-OX430-415 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Local
190515-N-OX430-415 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Local security forces practice crowd control techniques under the supervision of Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR)... More
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivan
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivan Duque, an electronics technician aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910), lowers the United States National Ensign Tuesday, March 26, 2019, during e... More
190515-N-OX430-642 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance
190515-N-OX430-642 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance Cpl. Connor Gagnon and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron Potter, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), demonstrate first... More
190517-N-OX430-446 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Staff
190517-N-OX430-446 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Staff members the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, and their children operate an explosive ordinance disposal robot during a weapons demonstration with Marines as... More
170326-N-GP524-518 COTONOU, Benin (March 26, 2017)
170326-N-GP524-518 COTONOU, Benin (March 26, 2017) Lt. Geam Philippe, right, of the French navy, debriefs Benin sailors after a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the French frigate E.V. Jacoubet (F ... More
170322-N-GP524-588 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017)
170322-N-GP524-588 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017) Chief Hospital Corpsman Cory Butler briefs Benin sailors on emergency medical procedures during exercise Obangame Express 2017. Obangame Express, sponsored by ... More
170326-N-GP524-292 COTONOU, Benin (March 26, 2017)
170326-N-GP524-292 COTONOU, Benin (March 26, 2017) U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Cory Butler assesses Benin sailors’ emergency medical procedures during a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the F... More
CUTTER BEAR DEPLOYMENT, US Coast Guard Photo
CONTONOU, Benin (July, 15, 2005) Seaman Maykal Manresa, center, lines up with his teammates before a soccer game with the crew of the French naval vessel Orage July 15 in Cotonou, Benin. The Coast Guardsmen wo... More
Capt Alan J. Roehrich, of the North Dakota Army National
Capt Alan J. Roehrich, of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 164th Regional Training Institute, assists Brig. Gen. Awal Nagnimi, chief of Defense Forces for Benin (Forces Armees Beninois) in firing an M-16 ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higginson, right, speaks
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higginson, right, speaks with a Beninese family at a health fair during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012 in Cotonou, Benin, Sept. 11, 2012. APS is an international security coope... More
Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higginson listens to a baby's heartbeat
Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higginson listens to a baby's heartbeat during an Africa Partnership Station 2012 health fair. Africa Partnership Station is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Com... More
Spc. Saliou Aboudou is a truck driver with the Iowa
Spc. Saliou Aboudou is a truck driver with the Iowa Army National Guard's Detachment 1, 1133rd Transportation Company, 1034th Combat Sustainment Battalion, out of Iowa City. Originally from the small West Afric... More
U.S. Marines and U.S. Embassy Benin officials meet
U.S. Marines and U.S. Embassy Benin officials meet with Benin’s Minister of Interior Placide Azande Aug. 28, to discuss the partner-nation training that will take place between U.S. Marines and sailors and poli... More
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose
A Marine with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducts Marine Corps Martial Arts training with Benin National Surveillance Police students in Co... More
190516-N-OX430-004 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Marines
190516-N-OX430-004 COTONOU, BENIN (May 16, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), demonstrate self-defense techniques to local security forces at the U.S. Embass... More
190517-N-OX430-016 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Explosive
190517-N-OX430-016 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ben Rhoads, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, checks for threats while conducting a... More
A service member with the Togolese Armed Forces conducts
A service member with the Togolese Armed Forces conducts a personnel search during a theater security cooperation engagement with U.S. Marines in Lome, Togo, Dec. 4, 2014. In Togo, the Marines trained alongside... More
Benin soldiers practice shooting at the range,
Benin soldiers practice shooting at the range, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 21, 2019. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest joint operations forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drac... More
Beninois navy personnel practice Marine Corps Martial
Beninois navy personnel practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques taught to them by U.S. Marines embarked from High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) as part of an Africa Partnership Station visit. APS is ... More
Service members with the Togolese Armed Forces give
Service members with the Togolese Armed Forces give a warning signal to a vehicle entering their ‘Entry Control Point’ as part of a theater security cooperation engagement with U. S. Marines in Lome, Togo, Dec.... More
190513-N-OX430-092 COTONOU, BENIN (May 13, 2019) Lance
190513-N-OX430-092 COTONOU, BENIN (May 13, 2019) Lance Cpls. Seth Bechtel, left, and Connor Gagnon, right, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), check for threats while conduc... More
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice
I met with President of the Republic of #Benin, Patrice Talon. We discussed @USAID's focus on self-reliance, & I encouraged President Talon to continue to strengthen the business-enabling environment in Benin t... More
190515-N-OX430-258 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marines
190515-N-OX430-258 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR) demonstrate crowd control techniques to local security forces at the U.S. Embass... More
Benin Minister of Interior Placide Azande jokes with
Benin Minister of Interior Placide Azande jokes with Marines, Sept. 25, after the National Surveillance Police graduation at the Benin National Police Academy in Cotonou, Benin. More than 150 National Surveilla... More
Sailors with the Beninese Navy conduct an Entry Control
Sailors with the Beninese Navy conduct an Entry Control Point (ECP) exercise in Contonou, Benin, Nov. 27, 2014. Marines with SPMAGTF Crisis Response-Africa conducted the theater security cooperation engagement ... More
Military guests and students from Europe, Africa, Italian
Military guests and students from Europe, Africa, Italian and the U.S. during the graduation ceremony of 19th course on civilian, military and police units relationship at the Center of Excellence for Stability... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Security Cooperation
U.S. Marines and sailors with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, teach small-unit infantry tactics and patrolling to Benin National Surveillance Po... More
190515-N-OX430-276 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marines
190515-N-OX430-276 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR) demonstrate crowd control techniques to local security forces at the U.S. Embass... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Security Cooperation
U.S. Marines and sailors with Security Cooperation Team-3, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa teach small-unit infantry tactics to Benin National Surveillance Police students in... More
Military guests and students from Europe, Africa, Italian
Military guests and students from Europe, Africa, Italian and the U.S. during the graduation ceremony of 19th course on civilian, military and police units relationship at the Center of Excellence for Stability... More
150506-N-OX801-184 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy
150506-N-OX801-184 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (May 6, 2015) From left to right: Benin navy Lt. Cmdr. Dossa Hounkpatin, logistic officer; Madagascar navy Capt. Andasy Vaohavy, base commander; Togo nav... More
190517-N-OX430-288 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marines
190517-N-OX430-288 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), pose for a photo with the regional security officers of the U.S. Embassy in Coto... More
GULF OF GUINEA — Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Hartfiel,
GULF OF GUINEA — Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Hartfiel, a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910) smallboat coxswain, requests to approach the cutter Sunday, April 14, 2019 to disembark three Nigerian Navy ... More
190515-N-OX430-692 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marine
190515-N-OX430-692 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Marine Sgt. Stefan Ezzell, assigned to Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Cotonou, demonstrates how a Remington M870 is used for crowd control to Marines as... More
190517-N-OX430-310 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marines
190517-N-OX430-310 COTONOU, BENIN (May 17, 2019) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), demonstrate different weapon systems to the civilian staff of the U.S. Embassy i... More
190515-N-OX430-705 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance
190515-N-OX430-705 COTONOU, BENIN (May 15, 2019) Lance Cpl. Jesse Salas, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), looks at a Remington M870 during a presentation on different cr... More