U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force conduct
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force conduct live-fire maneuver using preset lanes during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi-national exercis... More
NATO Allies and partners bow their heads in a moment
NATO Allies and partners bow their heads in a moment of silence for the victims of the terror attack in Nice, France during the closing ceremony of Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bu... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David Lorio and a U.K. Royal
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David Lorio and a U.K. Royal Marine Commando form members of a NATO team during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national... More
Slovenian soldiers run to their first station of an
Slovenian soldiers run to their first station of an endurance course that consists of a wide variety of obstacles and challenges during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July... 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
A team of NATO Allies and partner nations sprint to
A team of NATO Allies and partner nations sprint to the finish line of the endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exerci... More
Over 600 troops practice shooting drills during Exercise
Over 600 troops practice shooting drills during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and partner nations f... More
A group Marines and soldiers from each of the eight
A group Marines and soldiers from each of the eight NATO Allies and partners run in a squad for an endurance competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 201... More
Royal Marine Commandos have a blast shooting mortars
Royal Marine Commandos have a blast shooting mortars in Bulgaria during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and par... More
U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a casualty evacuation drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-nati... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Weber, a
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Weber, a hospital corpsman with Black Sea Rotational Force, assesses and provides combat life support for a casualty evacuation drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force prepare
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force prepare to start a squad endurance course competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14, 2016. This multi-national... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force walk tall
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force walk tall as they prepare for an endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi-national exe... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force share
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force share their knowledge on U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles with a British Royal Marine Commandos during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training ... More
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform in a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
A Slovenian soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl.
A Slovenian soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Henry D. Cochran, a machine gunner with Black Sea Rotational Force, the components of a Slovenian rifle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo... More
NATO Allies and partners focus on team-building exercises
NATO Allies and partners focus on team-building exercises in combination with vigorous physical activity during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-na... More
U.K. Royal Marine Commandos finish a three-mile endurance
U.K. Royal Marine Commandos finish a three-mile endurance course consisting of obstacles during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise ... More
A NATO “super squad” search for concealed objects during
A NATO “super squad” search for concealed objects during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and partner ... More
Bulgarian forces participate in a squad endurance course
Bulgarian forces participate in a squad endurance course with NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise br... More
Winners of the squad endurance course come together
Winners of the squad endurance course come together before scattering across Europe during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4, Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 16, 2016. First place was the Royal Marines, secon... More
NATO Allies and partner nations participate in various
NATO Allies and partner nations participate in various causality evacuation drills during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings... More
U.S. Marine and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos prepare
U.S. Marine and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos prepare to engage targets during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eig... More
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform in a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
Bulgarian forces load a mobile mortar platform from
Bulgarian forces load a mobile mortar platform from a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise br... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarrod S. Haschert, a mortarman,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarrod S. Haschert, a mortarman, and Royal Marine Commandos compare their mortar systems during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016. This m... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel Jr., the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel Jr., the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, gives his remarks during the closing ceremony of Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area,... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force holds
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force holds an American Flag before taking a group photo with Royal Marines during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. Th... More
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform in a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
NATO Allies and partners participate in a course of
NATO Allies and partners participate in a course of fire as part of a squad competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi-national exercise b... More
A Slovenian soldier familiarizes himself with a U.S.
A Slovenian soldier familiarizes himself with a U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings t... More
NATO Allies and partner nations participate in a super
NATO Allies and partner nations participate in a super squad competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force walk tall
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force walk tall as they prepare for an endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi-national exe... More
Bulgarian forces participate in a squad endurance course
Bulgarian forces participate in a squad endurance course with NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise br... More
Nearing the end of an endurance event consisting of
Nearing the end of an endurance event consisting of a wide variety of team-building obstacles and challenges, U.K. Royal Marine Commandos carry their brothers up a hill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard... More
Royal Marine Commandos adjust their 81mm mortar system
Royal Marine Commandos adjust their 81mm mortar system during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and par... More
Royal Marine Commandos fire high explosive rounds from
Royal Marine Commandos fire high explosive rounds from 81mm mortar tubes during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together ... More
A Romanian soldier provides security as they participate
A Romanian soldier provides security as they participate in a causality evacuation drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14, 2016. This multi-national exercise ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a course of fire as part of a squad competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi... More
Bulgarian forces quickly memorize the items on the
Bulgarian forces quickly memorize the items on the tarp as they participate in a squad endurance competition with NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulg... More
NATO Allies and partners bow their heads in a moment
NATO Allies and partners bow their heads in a moment of silence for the victims and families affected in the terror attack in Nice, France during the closing ceremony of Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo ... More
U.S., NATO and partner nations participate in a static
U.S., NATO and partner nations participate in a static display comprised of vehicles, artillery and weapons to share knowledge on capabilities and build partnership during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Nov... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb R. Kinnaird, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb R. Kinnaird, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, holds the American Flag as he bows his head in a moment of silence for the victims of the terror attack in Nice, France ... More
U.S. Marines share their mortar capabilities with the
U.S. Marines share their mortar capabilities with the Royal Marine Commandos during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings toget... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Golembeski,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Golembeski, a team leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, demonstrates to NATO forces how to properly execute a speed reload drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 abo... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Webster,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Webster, a hospital corpsman with Black Sea Rotational Force, prepares to splint leg fracture for a casualty evacuation drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a Marine Corps combat marksmanship training with NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Julian O. Ibarra, a driver
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Julian O. Ibarra, a driver with Black Sea Rotational Force, sprays the dirt off a Light Armored Vehicle at the end of Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bul... More
U.S. Navy LT Saul L. Burleson, chaplain with Black
U.S. Navy LT Saul L. Burleson, chaplain with Black Sea Rotational Force, delivers the invocation during the closing ceremony for Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 16, 20... More
NATO Allies and partners participate in various causality
NATO Allies and partners participate in various causality evacuation drills during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings togeth... More
Focused on providing security for a simulated causality,
Focused on providing security for a simulated causality, U.K. Royal Marine Commandos sprint to provide cover during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This mult... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Webster,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Webster, a hospital corpsman with Black Sea Rotational Force, assesses and provides combat life support for a casualty evacuation drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16... More
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform in a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
U.S. Marines sight in with Slovenian weapons during
U.S. Marines sight in with Slovenian weapons during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and partner natio... More
Bulgarian soldiers and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb
Bulgarian soldiers and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb R. Kinnaird, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, share techniques in between speed reload drills during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Se... More
U.S. Navy LT Saul L. Burleson, chaplain with Black
U.S. Navy LT Saul L. Burleson, chaplain with Black Sea Rotational Force, holds an American Flag as he leads a squad of Marines in a squad endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Tra... More
NATO Allies and partners participate in a course of
NATO Allies and partners participate in a course of fire as part of a squad competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi-national exercise b... More
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform in a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force compete
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force compete for pride and bragging rights in an endurance course against NATO allies and partner nations during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Are... More
NATO Allies and partners are ready to protect Europe
NATO Allies and partners are ready to protect Europe strengthened by the bonds created during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise br... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steiny C. Duong, a gunner
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steiny C. Duong, a gunner with Black Sea Rotational Force, completes a functions check on a M98A2 Javelin weapon system Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, B... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Julian O. Ibarra, a driver
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Julian O. Ibarra, a driver with Black Sea Rotational Force, washes a Light Armored Vehicle at the end of Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 1... More
U.K. Royal Marine Commandos carry their brothers on
U.K. Royal Marine Commandos carry their brothers on their backs for an endurance competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exerc... More
Romanian Marines move together on line while executing
Romanian Marines move together on line while executing a speed reload drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings togeth... More
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform
Bulgarian forces fire from a mobile mortar platform in a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force finish
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force finish together as they participate in a squad endurance course competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William L. Wright, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William L. Wright, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, participates in a Marine Corps combat marksmanship training as a range coach while Serbian forces focus their sights on ... More
Combining efforts, U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational
Combining efforts, U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a Marine Corps combat marksmanship training with seven NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo... More
U.S., NATO and partner nations participate in a static
U.S., NATO and partner nations participate in a static display comprised of vehicles, artillery and weapons to share knowledge on capabilities and build partnership during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Nov... More
NATO Allies and partners participate in a course of
NATO Allies and partners participate in a course of fire as part of a squad competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016. This multi-national exercise b... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek C. Lambiris, a light armored
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek C. Lambiris, a light armored vehicle crewman with Black Sea Rotational Force, prepares for a squad endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area... More
Romanian Marines scan, search and assess for threats
Romanian Marines scan, search and assess for threats after executing a speed reload drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise... More
Romanian forces participate in a causality evacuation
Romanian forces participate in a causality evacuation drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO an... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force carries
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force carries his brother-in-arms during an obstacle and challenge course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14, 2016. This... More
Bulgarian forces watch mortar rounds hit a target area
Bulgarian forces watch mortar rounds hit a target area from a BMP-23 infantry fighting vehicle during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exe... More
U.S. Marines sight in with Slovenian weapons during
U.S. Marines sight in with Slovenian weapons during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and partner natio... More
Romanian Marines move together on line while executing
Romanian Marines move together on line while executing a speed reload drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings togeth... More
Sweaty and exhausted, a “super squad” made up of NATO
Sweaty and exhausted, a “super squad” made up of NATO Allies and partner nations pose for a photo after they completed the 2.5 mile-long endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Trai... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miles Z. Manchester, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miles Z. Manchester, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational Force, participates in Marine Corps combat marksmanship training with NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody N. Dettlaff, an antitank
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody N. Dettlaff, an antitank missileman, shows a Slovenian soldier a M41A4 Saber missile system during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 11, 2016... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel Jr., the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel Jr., the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, congratulates the NATO and partner nations on their hard work and ability to train seamlessly together durin... More
U.S. and Romanian forces learn about each other’s rifles
U.S. and Romanian forces learn about each other’s rifles during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and p... More
Standing strong together, U.S. Marines with Black Sea
Standing strong together, U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire alongside U.K. Royal Marine Commandos as they participate in a Marine Corps combat marksmanship training during Exercise Platinum Lion... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas A. White, an infantry
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas A. White, an infantry officer with Black Sea Rotational Force, supports NATO allies during a live-fire range for Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulg... More
NATO Allies and partners participate in an U.S. Marine
NATO Allies and partners participate in an U.S. Marine Corps event consisting of a wide variety of team-building obstacles and challenges during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulga... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb R. Kinnaird, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb R. Kinnaird, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, gives assistance to a Bulgarian soldier about how to properly search, scan and assess after a speed reload drill during ... More
NATO Allies and partners participate form a “super
NATO Allies and partners participate form a “super squad” for an endurance competition during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise br... More
NATO Allies and partner nations work together in a
NATO Allies and partner nations work together in a friendly competition of obstacles and challenges during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-nationa... More
Eight NATO and partner nations competed together with
Eight NATO and partner nations competed together with various obstacles and challenges during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 13, 2016. This multi-national exercise br... More
Romanian forces hoist a team member through an obstacle
Romanian forces hoist a team member through an obstacle as they begin the squad endurance course during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14, 2016. This multi-national ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force receive
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force receive a brief before conducting a live-fire maneuver using preset lanes during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016.... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force receive
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force receive a brief before conducting a live-fire maneuver using preset lanes during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 15, 2016.... More