A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company stretches
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company stretches to prepare for a mock battle as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants ... More
Staff Sgt. Kyle Ketner, an instructor with Non-Commissioned
Staff Sgt. Kyle Ketner, an instructor with Non-Commissioned Officer Development Team, Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, instructs Bulgarian NCOs in organizational physical training, May 16. The No... More
A Marine of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 reacts to
A Marine of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 reacts to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside a soldier of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, prepare to
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, prepare to disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined ... More
Marines with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational
Marines with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, prepare for a sack race with children from a local orphanage while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Marines and sailors of BSRF 12 w... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12 display their signature "Recon Paddle" in place of a traditional guidon, while in formation during the opening ceremony of BALT... More
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures an entry point during an urban raid as part of Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special... More
Gunnery Sgt. Lee Nickel a Reconnaissance Marine with
Gunnery Sgt. Lee Nickel a Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, greets children from a local orphanage while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Marines and sa... More
Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 12, encourage
Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 12, encourage children from a local orphanage during an "egg race" while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Marines and sailors of BSRF 12 worked with Hand... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of ... More
Medieval re-enactors perform a "fire dance" during
Medieval re-enactors perform a "fire dance" during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of Lithuania, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 were invited to dine... More
Lance Cpl. Kurt Horton a fixed wing crew chief with
Lance Cpl. Kurt Horton a fixed wing crew chief with Aviation Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures a ramp used to load cargo while preparing a KC-130 for flight in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6. The ... More
An Azeri army officer boards an American KC-130 in
An Azeri army officer boards an American KC-130 in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6. The Black Sea Rotational Force 12 Aviation Combat Element landed a KC-130 cargo airplane in Baku to transport an Azeri army contingent... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures an entry point during an urban raid while a simulated detainee is escorted to a secure location ... More
Sgt. Davis a Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element,
Sgt. Davis a Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, paints the face of a young boy from a local orphanage while volunteering in Constanta, Romania April 22. The Marines and s... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Staff Sgt. Kyle Ketner, an instructor with Non-Commissioned
Staff Sgt. Kyle Ketner, an instructor with Non-Commissioned Officer Development Team, Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, instructs Bulgarian NCOs in organizational physical training. The Non-Commis... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian i... More
Sgt. Alfredo Moya, an instructor with Non-Commissioned
Sgt. Alfredo Moya, an instructor with Non-Commissioned Officer Development Team, Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, instructs Bulgarian NCOs on the principles of leadership, May 15. The Non-Commiss... More
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, greets an Azeri officer upon arrival in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6, 2012. The Aviation Combat Element landed a KC-130 cargo airplane in B... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, march to the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian infantry soldiers ... More
Lithuanian soldiers from Iron Wolfe Company, present
Lithuanian soldiers from Iron Wolfe Company, present the flags of the United States and NATO during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian infantry so... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Staff Sergeant Lucas Fuchs, a reconnaissance Marine
Staff Sergeant Lucas Fuchs, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, enters an unsecured building while conducting an urban raid during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. B... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, move between buildings while conducting an urban raid during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special-Purpose Marine ... More
A medieval re-enactor stands over his vanquished foe
A medieval re-enactor stands over his vanquished foe as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Colonel Gheorge Zidaru, Romanian Land Forces, addresses
Colonel Gheorge Zidaru, Romanian Land Forces, addresses the Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Romanian ... More
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, greets a group of Azeri officers upon arrival in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6. The Aviation Combat Element landed a KC-130 cargo airplane i... More
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company, displays
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company, displays the flag of the United States during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian infantry soldiers a... More
Children from a local orphanage gather to meet the
Children from a local orphanage gather to meet the Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Marines and sailors of BSRF 12 worked with Hands Across Romania to en... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, render honors during Lithuanian national anthem for the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of B... More
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 gather to take a photo with children form the local orphanage in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Marines and sailors of BSRF 12 worked with Hands Across Ro... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Lithuanian soldiers from Iron Wolfe Company, present
Lithuanian soldiers from Iron Wolfe Company, present the flags of the participating nations during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian infantry sol... More
Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Richardson, Ground Combat Element
Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Richardson, Ground Combat Element first sgt., Black Sea Rotational Force 12, recieves a heartfelt thank you from an orphaned child while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, April 22. The Ma... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces while a green smoke grenade is used to mark the landing zone intended for... More
A medieval re-enactor prepares to defend against an
A medieval re-enactor prepares to defend against an attack as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and cult... More
A medieval re-enactor performs a "fire dance" during
A medieval re-enactor performs a "fire dance" during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of Lithuania, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 were invited to di... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, render honors
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, render honors during the Lithuanian national anthem for the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012. BSRF-12 is a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force participating i... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Medieval re-enactors meet in combat as Marines and
Medieval re-enactors meet in combat as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of Lithuania, June ... More
Medieval re-enactors meet in combat as Marines and
Medieval re-enactors meet in combat as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of Lithuania, June ... More
Sergeant Scott Johnson, a tactical network specialist
Sergeant Scott Johnson, a tactical network specialist with the Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, holds the guidon of a victorious knight as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 l... More
Lance Corporal Elias Gobble a reconnaissance marine
Lance Corporal Elias Gobble a reconnaissance marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, surveys the landing site after disembarking a Polish amphibious tractor prior to securing a beachhe... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 flanked by
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 flanked by members of participating countries stand in formation during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012. BSRF-12 is a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force p... More
Staff Sgt. Wade Wilson, a Reconnaissance Marine with
Staff Sgt. Wade Wilson, a Reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, paints the face of a young girl from a local orphanage while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, April ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Lassendrello, an instructor with
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Lassendrello, an instructor with Non-Commissioned Officer Development Team, Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, instructs Bulgarian NCOs in organizational physical training, May ... More
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures an entry point during an urban raid as part of Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, move between buildings while conducting an urban raid during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special-Purpose Marine ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of ... More
A Lithuanian special forces soldier exhibits commonly
A Lithuanian special forces soldier exhibits commonly used equipment during a combined static display designed to familiarize participants during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sa... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, fast rope on to a beachhead, from a Lithuanian helicopter, in order to observe enemy movements prior to an amphibious landing ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Lassendrello, an instructor with
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Lassendrello, an instructor with Non-Commissioned Officer Development Team, Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, listens as Command Sgt. Maj. Ivelin Ivanov, the Bulgarian Joint Fo... More
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 salute the colors of the United States and Romania during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Romanian soldiers ... More
Lt. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense, Lithuanian
Lt. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense, Lithuanian armed forces, addresses the assembled troops during the opening ceremony of Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuan... More
Cpl. Matthew Fuentes, a reconnaissance Marine and Scout
Cpl. Matthew Fuentes, a reconnaissance Marine and Scout Sniper of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, describes the process for employing the M40A5 sniper rifle to familiarize participants... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, perform an
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, perform an amphibious landing aboard Polish landing craft launched from the OPR Krakow during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined L... More
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, commanding officer, Black
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, commanding officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, salutes alongside officers of the Lithuanian land forces during the national anthem for the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012. BSRF-12 ... More
Lance Cpl. Travis Batzel a Small Arms Repairer with
Lance Cpl. Travis Batzel a Small Arms Repairer with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, directs a game of tug-o-war between children from a local orphanage while volunteering in Constanta, Romania, ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of ... More
Lt. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense, Lithuanian
Lt. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense, Lithuanian armed forces, stops to render honors to the participating nations' colors before inspecting the assembled troops during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012... More
Corporal Nairobi Grayson a food service specialist
Corporal Nairobi Grayson a food service specialist with the Logistics Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, dons traditional Italian plate armor as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 1... More
Lance Corporal Justin Woods a reconnaissance Marine
Lance Corporal Justin Woods a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures the beachhead while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More