U.S. Marine Capt. Russell Davis, Air Officer with Black
U.S. Marine Capt. Russell Davis, Air Officer with Black Sea Rotational Force, left, writes coordinates for the joint terminal attack controller training aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 1, 20... More
BLACK SEA (February 13, 2018) A crewman from Standing
BLACK SEA (February 13, 2018) A crewman from Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) flagship HMS Duncan simulates engaging a fast attack craft from the upper deck of the ship during a drill. HMS Duncan in com... More
CONSTANTA, Romania (Aug. 15, 2019) — Quartermaster
CONSTANTA, Romania (Aug. 15, 2019) — Quartermaster 2nd Class Matthew Jones, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), assists in raising flags as the ship goes to full-dr... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael J. Marie, a first
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael J. Marie, a first sergeant with Black Sea Rotational Force, watches a group of Marines pose as multiple attackers as they push one Marine into a corner during a self-defense p... More
Promotional graphic for Breeze 2020. Breeze is a
Promotional graphic for Breeze 2020. Breeze is a multinational exercise designed to demonstrate U.S. and participating nations' commitment to regional stability and maritime security in the Black Sea. (U.S. Nav... More
Military service members from eight different Allied
Military service members from eight different Allied and partner nations, including U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1, participate in the opening ceremonies for Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, posts security while conducting a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel during exercise Sea Breeze 2019 in Chabanka... More
200724-N-NO901-1010 BLACK SEA (July 24, 2020) – A P-8
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Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force use ski poles
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force use ski poles to stabilize their firing position on skis during arctic-weather training aboard Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 13, 2016. The Arctic training was conducted by U.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division emphasizes the Black Sea Rotational Force mission to U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Roman... More
Promotional graphic for Breeze 2020. Breeze is a
Promotional graphic for Breeze 2020. Breeze is a multinational exercise designed to demonstrate U.S. and participating nations' commitment to regional stability and maritime security in the Black Sea. (U.S. Nav... More
150406-N-ZE250-017 BLACK SEA (April 6, 2015) Sailors
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U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct a joint exercise utilizing Bulgarian and U.S. main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. "Hydro" of the 96th Bomber Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. "Hydro" of the 96th Bomber Squadron stationed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, La. performs bombardier duties on a B-52H Stratofortress flying out of RAF Fairford, England while performing ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 conduct
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 conduct direct fire exercise drills during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 22, 2013. Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of fires and maneu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Russell, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Russell, a rifleman with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13 sprays an aggressor with simulated oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during an OC familiarization course abo... More
Bulgarian, Romanian Soldiers, and U.S. Marines with
Bulgarian, Romanian Soldiers, and U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 15, build and demonstrate a terrain model as part of issuing a mission order, April 10, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area, Bulga... More
U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tanks with Combined Arms Company
U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tanks with Combined Arms Company and Bulgarian BMP-1s conduct mechanized integration training during Platinum Lion 16-1 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Oct. 28, 2015. The CAC, part... More
Civilian contractors work with U.S. Soldiers assigned
Civilian contractors work with U.S. Soldiers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, to load military vehicles and trains onto a ferry at... More
A U.S. Marine from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines engages
A U.S. Marine from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines engages opposing forces during Exercise Saber Strike 18, near Skrunda, Latvia, June 9, 2018. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participated in Exercise Saber ... More
Bulgarian Soldiers and U.S. Marines with the Black
Bulgarian Soldiers and U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 15 practice fire team tactics during Platinum Lion 15, April 11, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area Bulgaria. Platinum Lion 15, in its s... More
ODESA, Ukraine (July 2, 2019) — Service members from
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CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze 2019 (SB19) participating nations conduct the Final Exercise and capstone event for SB19 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 11, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukr... More
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chiefs with 2-10 Assault
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chiefs with 2-10 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, give a safety brief to Infantrymen from the Greek Army at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, on July 21. The... More
During a “stress fire,” where combat marksmanship is
During a “stress fire,” where combat marksmanship is tested under metabolic stress induced by a high-intensity run and burpees, Cpl. Ryan M. Creamer, team leader, Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battali... More
An M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle is loaded aboard a
An M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle is loaded aboard a ferry in the port of Varna for transportation across the Black Sea, from Bulgaria to Georgia, May 2, 2015. It was one of several mechanized infantry vehicles... More
Lithuanian soldiers and U.S. Marines from the Black
Lithuanian soldiers and U.S. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force engaged opposition forces in a partnered attack during Exercise Saber Strike at the Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, June 15, 2015. Fift... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces
A U.S. Marine assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa secures the beach after an amphibious landing in Nikolaev, Ukraine, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017, July 19. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukrain... More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer works in the lower deck of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in the Black Sea region in su... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 dig
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 dig a fighting hole during a field training exercise as part of Exercise Iron Sword 16 at the Rukla Training Area, Lithuania, Dec. 1, 2016. Iron Sword is an ann... More
Canadian Military work together to camoflauge defensive
Canadian Military work together to camoflauge defensive fighting positions in Bezmer Airflied, Bulgaria during Saber Guardian on July, 20, 2017. Saber Guardian 2017 is an annual, multinational exercise held in... More
Graphic for Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and
Graphic for Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen ... More
150629-N-XB010-047 BLACK SEA (June 29, 2015) A Georgian
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BATUMI, Georgia (Oct. 24, 2019) — Cmdr. Craig Trent,
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Romanian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze
Romanian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nation... More
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania – A UH-60 from Bravo Co.,
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania – A UH-60 from Bravo Co., 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment flies over a castle while returning to base from an air assault training with Romanian allies Jan. 20.Working togeth... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 exchange
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 exchange patrolling tactics with Moldovan soldiers during a patrolling field exercise aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 6, 2017. The event was part... More
U.S., Canadian and Romanian service members, local
U.S., Canadian and Romanian service members, local civic leaders and civilians attend the change of command ceremony at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, Sept. 17, 2018. U.S. Army Col. Wesley Murray ... More
Romanian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze
Romanian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nation... More
Ukrainian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea
Ukrainian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating natio... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 and NATO Allies discuss training while participating in breach training during Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 20, 2017. Exerci... More
An AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense system launches a Stinger
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Canadian Chaplain (Capt.) Gary Cowper leads a prayer
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ODESA, Ukraine (July 7, 2019) — President of Ukraine,
ODESA, Ukraine (July 7, 2019) — President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visits ships from exercise Sea Breeze 2019 participating nations during Ukrainian Navy Day in Odesa, Ukraine, July 7, 2019. Sea Breeze ... More
BLACK SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) — Ensign Karl Marvil, assigned
BLACK SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) — Ensign Karl Marvil, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), stands a phone-talker watch during a general quarters training scenario in the B... More
U.S. Army Paratroopers conduct an airborne operation
U.S. Army Paratroopers conduct an airborne operation from Papa, Hungary and jump into Bezmer Airfield in Bulgaria with their allies as part of exercise Saber Guardian on July 18, 2017. Saber Guardian 2017 is an... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines evacuate
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines evacuate notional casualties to a Latvian Mi-17 helicopter during Exercise Saber Strike 18, in Skrunda, Latvia, June 13, 2018. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Forc... More
Lithuanian forces are teamed with U.S. Marines from
Lithuanian forces are teamed with U.S. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force during Exercise Saber Strike at the Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, June 9, 2015. The exercise brings NATO allies and other p... More
Ukrainian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea
Ukrainian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating natio... More
U.S. Marine tanks, artillery, light-armored vehicles,
U.S. Marine tanks, artillery, light-armored vehicles, and heavy equipment with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force arrive at Bethesda Rail Station, Romania, Dec. 6, 2015. The Marines brought t... More
U.S. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force participate
U.S. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a community relations activity after Exercise Agile Spirit in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia on Sept. 13, 2017. Exercise Agile Spirit is a multilateral trai... More
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 3, 2019) — Service members
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 3, 2019) — Service members from exercise Sea Breeze 2019 participating nations engage in basic skills training in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 3, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-ho... More
Ukranian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze
Ukranian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nation... More
Ukranian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze
Ukranian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nation... More
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, conduct field training with Romanian and Moldovan armed forces during Platinum Lynx 16-2 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Dec. 9, 2015. Exe... More
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze 2019 (SB19) participating nations conduct the Final Exercise and capstone event for SB19 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 11, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukr... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires on line with a BMP-2 during exercise Sea Breeze 2019 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 11, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and ... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, links the ammunition on an M240B machine gun during Sea Breeze 19 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 3, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S... More
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, conduct field training with Romanian and Moldovan armed forces during Platinum Lynx 16-2 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Dec. 9, 2015. Exe... More
150209-N-TC720-029 BLACK SEA (Feb. 9, 2015) USS Cole
150209-N-TC720-029 BLACK SEA (Feb. 9, 2015) USS Cole (DDG 67 transits toward Constanta, Romania, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 9, 2015. Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, homeported in No... More
An Israel Defense Force solider instructs a U.S. Marine
An Israel Defense Force solider instructs a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force to keep hitting the punching bag after escaping a simulated multiple attacker scenario during a Krav Maga class, Exercise ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 observe
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 observe the Latvian national anthem during the opening ceremony for Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Training Area, Latvia, April 17, 2017. Exercise Summer S... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 locates a target at an unknown distance range during Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 7, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual f... More
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze 2019 (SB19) participating nations conduct the Final Exercise and capstone event for SB19 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 11, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukr... More
150628-N-XB010-022 BATUMI, Georgia (June 28, 2015)
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U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 receive
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 receive a brief from Serbian soldiers aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 6, 2017. The event was part of Exercise Platinum Lion 17.2, a multinational... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force briefs
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force briefs from a terrain model during Exercise Saber Strike 18 on Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 7, 2018. Exercise Saber Strike is an integrated field-training exer... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines post security
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines post security during Exercise Saber Strike 18, near Skrunda, Latvia, June 10, 2018. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participated in Exercise Saber Strike, wh... More
A U.S. Marine playing the role of an aggressor watches
A U.S. Marine playing the role of an aggressor watches as a fellow Marine goes through the oleoresin capsicum familiarization course aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Base, Romania, June 13, 2013. BSRF-13 is ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua W. Ramos, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua W. Ramos, a squad leader with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, receives his certificate of participation upon conclusion of the historical festival aboard Sliven,... More
A Bulgarian tank fires during the culminating event
A Bulgarian tank fires during the culminating event of Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Dec. 20, 2016. The Black Sea Rotational Force led exercise brought together nine NATO All... More
Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Bulgarian and
Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces spent the evening looking at and getting hands on with the vehicles and weapons each country has brought to Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgari... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 shows off the M41A4 Saber missile launcher at a static display after the opening ceremony for Exercise Summer Shield aboard Adazi Training Area, Latvia, April ... More
Cpl. James Nations, a small arms technician with Black
Cpl. James Nations, a small arms technician with Black Sea Rotational Force, hurls snow to the top of the snow shelter for survival night during arctic-weather training aboard Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 12, 2016... More
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 11, 2019) — Exercise Sea Breeze 2019 (SB19) participating nations conduct the Final Exercise and capstone event for SB19 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 11, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukr... More
Senior Airman Corey Marion, 351st Air Refueling Squadron
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CONSTANTA, Romania (Aug. 12, 2019) — Cmdr. Craig Trent,
CONSTANTA, Romania (Aug. 12, 2019) — Cmdr. Craig Trent, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), shakes the hands of Romanian service members in Constanta, Rom... More
CAPU MIDIA, Romania -- U.S. and Romanian Forces gather
CAPU MIDIA, Romania -- U.S. and Romanian Forces gather in the staging area after the firing of a U.S. High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Romanian Multiple Launch Rocket System into the Black Sea as part ... More
U.S., Canadian and Romanian service members, local
U.S., Canadian and Romanian service members, local civic leaders and civilians salute during the change of command ceremony at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, Sept. 17, 2018. U.S. Army Col. Wesley ... More
BUCHAREST, Romania – Sgt. Garrett Montalvo, Civil Affairs
BUCHAREST, Romania – Sgt. Garrett Montalvo, Civil Affairs Sgt., Civil Affairs Team 3231, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Green Bay, Wis., hands Christmas presents to a small child and her grandmother here on Dec... More
ODESA, Ukraine (July 7, 2019) — Royal Canadian Navy
ODESA, Ukraine (July 7, 2019) — Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Toronto (FFH 333), one of 32 ships participating in exercise Sea Breeze 2019, sits in port during Ukrainian Navy Day in Odesa, Ukra... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, buddy rushes during Sea Breeze 19 in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 3, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinat... More
BLACK SEA (Aug. 8, 2019) — The Arleigh Burke-class
BLACK SEA (Aug. 8, 2019) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits the Bosphorus Strait Aug. 8, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its seventh patrol in t... More
150628-N-XB010-107 BATUMI, Georgia (June 28, 2015)
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U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a breaching practical application class led by Israel Defense Force soldiers as part of Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 11, 2016. JC is a combi... More
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 12, 2019) —Service members
CHABANKA, Ukraine (July 12, 2019) —Service members from exercise Sea Breeze 2019 (SB19) participating nations stand next to their respective flags during the SB19 closing ceremony in Chabanka, Ukraine, July 12,... More
Lithuanian soldiers and U.S. Marines from the Black
Lithuanian soldiers and U.S. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force engaged opposition forces in a partnered attack during Exercise Saber Strike at the Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, June 15, 2015. Fift... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Weber and
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Weber and Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Webster, both hospital corpsmen with Black Sea Rotational Force, prepare to carry a simulated blast victim to a Greek Puma he... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 and Greek Marines with 32nd Marine Brigade participate in a Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drill in preparation for a force-on-force attack with 32nd Marine Brigade... More
Ukrainian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea
Ukrainian photo from Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating natio... More
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force participate in the opening ceremony Platinum Lynx at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Dec. 7, 2015. The ceremony officially initiated exercise ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force
U.S. Marines assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force describe the capabilities of the M240 Machine Gun to French Marines aboard the French ship Mistral, in the Mediterranean Sea, March 4, 2017, as part of the ex... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines prepare
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marines prepare to mount MK27 seven-ton vehicles during Exercise Saber Strike 18, near Skrunda, Latvia, June 10, 2018. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participated i... More
U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Dilio Onyejiuwa, a chaplain
U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Dilio Onyejiuwa, a chaplain assigned to Black Sea Area Support Team's Religious Support Team, reads former president George H.W. Bush's biography during a George H.W. Bush prayer vigi... More
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct a joint exercise utilizing Bulgarian and U.S. main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 and Greek Marines with 32nd Marine Brigade participate in a Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drill in preparation for a force-on-force attack with 32nd Marine Brigade... More
CAPU MIDIA, Romania -- Two Romanian Multiple Launch
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ADAZI, Latvia-Marines with the Black Sea Rotational
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BLACK SEA (Oct. 16, 2019) — The Arleigh Burke-class
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1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment 173rd Airborne
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