United States Marine Cpl. Ryan Gilmore from Auburn,
United States Marine Cpl. Ryan Gilmore from Auburn, New York, with Black Sea Rotational Force stands at the edge of the cliff preparing to rappel down during Exercise Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Platinum Lynx ... More
Corporal Jorge Salazar, 24, from Delano, California,
Corporal Jorge Salazar, 24, from Delano, California, shoots the basketball during a penalty shot during the wheelchair basketball game against the Army in the 2014 Warrior Games, October 3, at Olympic training ... More
Romanian Marines and soldiers March in formation alongside
Romanian Marines and soldiers March in formation alongside U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force and U.S. Army soldiers with the Black Sea Area Support Team for the Romanian Land Forces Day April 23, 201... More
Corporal Gabariel Graves-Wake, 20, a native of Chandler,
Corporal Gabariel Graves-Wake, 20, a native of Chandler, Arizona, throws the shotput during the field competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, October 2, at Garry Berry Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Ma... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors return from a community engagement
U.S. Marines and Sailors return from a community engagement during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 5, 2016. U.S. service members took a break from regularly scheduled training to learn about th... More
A Romanian soldier with the Mountain Brigade instructs
A Romanian soldier with the Mountain Brigade instructs U.S. Marines about survival techniques during Exercise Platinum Lynx, May 6, 2015. The Romanian survival course discussed building shelters and fire, and w... 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
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
Bulgarian Soldiers practice fire team tactics during
Bulgarian Soldiers practice fire team tactics during Platinum Lion 15.2 April 11, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area, Bulgaria. Platinum Lion is a two week long combined arms training exercise that promotes a... More
A Romanian first lieutenant shows U.S. Marines with
A Romanian first lieutenant shows U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force shelters and mountaineering skills during Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week exercise with the British Royal M... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force,
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, walk through snow to the top of a peak in the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx, May 7, 2015. The hike consisted of a 40 kilometer alpine move... More
Lance Corporal Levi Marshall, 26 a native of Yuma,
Lance Corporal Levi Marshall, 26 a native of Yuma, Arizona, throws the shock put during the field competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, October 2, at Garry Berry Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Marine... More
Sergeant James T. Fowler a Marine with Black Sea Rotational
Sergeant James T. Fowler a Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 15, coordinates with the Bulgarian Air Force to execute medevac drills during Platinum Lion 15, April, 8, 2015 at the Novo Selo Training Area Bu... More
Philippine school children teach U.S. Marines school
Philippine school children teach U.S. Marines school games during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 5, 2016. U.S. service members took a break from regularly scheduled training to learn about the... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Wells watches as the Philippine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Wells watches as the Philippine Marines practice off-loading an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 6, 2016. Balikatan 16 provided both ... More
The Romanian drill team drills in front of local and
The Romanian drill team drills in front of local and foreign militaries for the Romanian Land Forces Day April 23, 2015, in Constanta, Romania. Land Forces Day honors active duty military members with a wreath-... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Juan Sanchez supervises the construction
U.S. Marine Sgt. Juan Sanchez supervises the construction of a temporary command and control center in preparation for Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Sanchez, a native of Houston, ... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago, 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine
Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago, 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment, received a gold medal for the rifle and a bronze medal for pistol competition during the western division matches aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., M... More
Colonel Darric Knight presents Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago
Colonel Darric Knight presents Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago with 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment received a gold medal for the rifle and a bronze medal for pistol competition during the Western Division Matche... More
Colonel Darric Knight presents Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago
Colonel Darric Knight presents Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago with 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment received a gold medal for the rifle and a bronze medal for pistol competition during the Western Division Matche... More
British Royal Marine Commando Andrew Crossey (top)
British Royal Marine Commando Andrew Crossey (top) and British Royal Marine Commando Andrew Slater (bottom) demonstrate to U.S. Marines the importance of a brakeman by having a commando completely let go of the... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force,
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, walk through snow to the top of a peak in the Carpathian Mountain Range during a two day hike during Platinum Lynx, May 7, 2015. The hike consisted of a 40... More
Lance Corporal Solis reads through letters to the Romanian
Lance Corporal Solis reads through letters to the Romanian Marines that previous units left after they worked with the Romanian Marines, Jan. 29. The Romanian Marines have worked with the Black Sea Rotational f... More
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force explain the
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force explain the range safety procedures to Romanian and Bulgarian Soldiers before conducting a live fire range during Platinum Lion 15.2 April 9, 2015, aboard the Novo Selo t... More
A Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force acts as the
A Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force acts as the range safety officer while Romanian Soldiers conduct a live fire range during during Platinum Lion 15.2, April 9, 2015, aboard the Novo Selo training area, B... More
Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of Starbucks,
Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of Starbucks, answered questions from Marines and Sailors shortly after delivering a speech about his book, “For Love of Country,” during his visit to Marine Corps Ba... More
Sergeant Alex Nguyen, a native of Fremont, Nebraska,
Sergeant Alex Nguyen, a native of Fremont, Nebraska, spikes the ball during sitting volleyball against USSOCOM at the 2014 Warrior Games, September 30, at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado... More
A Bulgarian Helicopter takes off after loading a simulated
A Bulgarian Helicopter takes off after loading a simulated casualty during medical evacuation training during Platinum Lion 15, April 9, 2015, aboard the Novo Selo training area Bulgaria. The Marines practiced ... More
Colonel Darric Knight presents Corporal Alvin Mei 2nd
Colonel Darric Knight presents Corporal Alvin Mei 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment received the gold medal for the pistol competition during the Western Division Matches aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels off of a rock face using skills he learned from the British Royal Marine Commandos and the Romanian Mountain Brigade during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. This... 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
The Marine Team spikes the ball during sitting volleyball
The Marine Team spikes the ball during sitting volleyball against SOCOM at the 2014 Warrior Games, Sept. 30, at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Marine teams have been training since... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force,
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian soldiers with the Romanian Mountain Brigade and the British Royal Marine Commandos take a short break after climbing through the Carpathian Mounta... More
U.S. Sen. John Kline, Chairman of Education and the
U.S. Sen. John Kline, Chairman of Education and the Workforce Committee, is greeted by U.S and Philippine military service members after landing at Clark Airbase, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. While at Clark ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors play basketball during a community
U.S. Marines and Sailors play basketball during a community engagement during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 5, 2016. U.S. service members took a break from regularly scheduled training to lea... More
A British Royal Marine Commando climbs to the top of
A British Royal Marine Commando climbs to the top of an estimated 125-foot rock formation utilizing several different climbing techniques during Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week exercise ... More
Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of Starbucks,
Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of Starbucks, signs a copy of his book, “For Love of Country,” for a service member after delivering a speech during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
Colonel Darric Knight presents Corporal Alvin Mei with
Colonel Darric Knight presents Corporal Alvin Mei with 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment received the gold medal for the pistol competition during the Western Division Matches aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Ma... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bulala looks down range at the
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bulala looks down range at the impact area while his Marines shoot their weapons during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 6, 2016. Bulala has 18 years of service and is with... More
Sergeant James T. Fowler, a Marine with Black Sea Rotational
Sergeant James T. Fowler, a Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force, explains his mission order to a Romanian Soldier before using a terrain model for his pre-mission planning, April 9, 2015, at the Novo Selo tr... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels off of a rock face using skills he learned from the British Royal Marine Commandos and the Romanian Mountain Brigade during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Plat... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force work alongside the Romanian Mountain Brigade to build fundamental survival tools such as shelter and fire during Platinum Lynx, May 6, 2015. The Romanian su... More
United States Marine Sgt. Armando Espinosa with the
United States Marine Sgt. Armando Espinosa with the Black Sea Rotational Force shows a British Royal Marine Commando a way to climb to the top using only a rope during the sustainment part of Platinum Lynx, May... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Courtney Detring teaches school children
U.S. Navy Lt. Courtney Detring teaches school children how to properly wash their hands during a local community engagement as part of Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 5, 2016. U.S. service membe... More
Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of Starbucks,
Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of Starbucks, signs a copy of his book, “For Love of Country,” for a guest after delivering a speech during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov... More
U.S. senators and military service members depart the
U.S. senators and military service members depart the flight line at Clark Airbase, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. While at Clark airbase the senators attended a Balikatan 16 brief and toured several military a... More
A British Royal Marine climbs to the top of the rock
A British Royal Marine climbs to the top of the rock demonstrating proper hand holds and techniques for the U.S Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force during the sustainment portion of Platinum Lynx, May 3, 20... More
Cpl. Benjamin McCrosky, 26, a native of Havelock, North
Cpl. Benjamin McCrosky, 26, a native of Havelock, North Carolina, runs a race during the track competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, October 2, at Garry Berry Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Marine te... More
Cpl. Sean Venezia, a native of Woodville, Mississippi,
Cpl. Sean Venezia, a native of Woodville, Mississippi, crosses over the finish line in the rain during the cycling competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, September 29, at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 15 demonstrate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 15 demonstrate the use of a tourniquet in a combat scenario during Platinum Lion 15.2 April 11, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area, Bulgaria. The countries spent t... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force and Romanian soldiers with the Romanian Mountain Brigade hike the Carpathian Mountain Range during a two-day hike on Platinum Lynx, May 7, 2015. The hike co... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force patrol in the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx, May 11, 2015. The three-day cumulative exercise consisted mostly of more than 55 kilometers of... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force conduct patrolling in the Carpathian Mountain Range during the final field exercise of Platinum Lynx May 12, 2015. The three-day cumulative exercise consist... More
British Royal Marine Commando Ben Adair teaches U.S.
British Royal Marine Commando Ben Adair teaches U.S. Marine Cpl. Edgardo Sierra Rodriguez from Bronx, N.Y., the proper way to rappel off of a cliff face during the sustainment part of Platinum Lynx, May 3, 2015... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Moore provides security
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Moore provides security while a temporary command and control center is constructed in preparation for Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Moore, a native... More
Marines with Black Sea Rotational force coordinate
Marines with Black Sea Rotational force coordinate with the Bulgarian Air Force to execute Medical evacuation drills during Platinum Lion 15.2, April 9, 2015, aboard the Novo Selo training area, Bulgaria. Plati... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force march
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force march in formation during the Romanian Land Forces Day celebration April 23, 2015, in Constanta, Romania. Land Forces Day honors active duty military members with a ... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels off of a rock face using skills he learned from the British Royal Marine Commandos and the Romanian Mountain Brigade during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Plat... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian Mountain Brigade, and British Royal Marine Commandos stand at parade rest while the commanding officer made opening remarks during the opening ceremony of ... More
Corporal Benjamin McCrosky, 26, a native of Havelock,
Corporal Benjamin McCrosky, 26, a native of Havelock, North Carolina, crosses over the finish line in the rain during the cycling competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, September 29, at Fort Carson, Colorado Sp... More
Bulgarian Soldiers teach a U.S. Marine with the Black
Bulgarian Soldiers teach a U.S. Marine with the Black sea Rotational Force Bulgarian commands for their fire-team maneuvers during Platinum Lion 15, April 11, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area Bulgaria. Plat... More
United States Marine Cpl. Fisher with the Black Sea
United States Marine Cpl. Fisher with the Black Sea Rotational Force patrols in the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx, May 12, 2015. Roughly 45 Romanians, 25 U.S. Marines and 13 Royal Marine Comman... More
United States Marine Lance Cpl. Kennedy with Black
United States Marine Lance Cpl. Kennedy with Black Sea Rotational Force sights in on a target in the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx, May 11, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week exercise with the U... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers sights in on his target
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers sights in on his target alongside his Philippine counterpart at a rifle range in Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 16, April 6, 2016. Powers is from Greeneville, Tennes... More
British Royal Marine Commando Ben Adair, climbs to
British Royal Marine Commando Ben Adair, climbs to the top of a rock formation during Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week culminating exercise with the United Kingdom Royal Commandos, Romani... More
Cpl. Kyle Redi, a native of Bozeman, Montana, (middle)
Cpl. Kyle Redi, a native of Bozeman, Montana, (middle) Cpl. Sean Venezia, 25, a native of Woodville, Mississippi,(Left) and Cpl. Benjamin McCrosky, 26, a native of Havelock, North Carolina, stretches out at the... More
A Philippine Marine sights in on his target on a range
A Philippine Marine sights in on his target on a range during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 6, 2016. This range was the first of multiple ranges the U.S. and Philippine Marines conducted toget... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Para operates a crane while
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Para operates a crane while setting up a temporary command and control center in preparation of Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, March 31, 2016. Para, a native of Fairfield, Cali... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian Mountain Brigade, and United Kingdom Royal Marine Commandos stand at parade rest while the commanding officer made opening remarks during the opening cerem... More
The Romanian Mountain Brigade stands at attention for
The Romanian Mountain Brigade stands at attention for the playing of the national anthems during the opening ceremony of Exercise Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. The Romanian, British and U.S. service members share... More
Cpl. Kyle Reid, a native of Bozeman, Montana, tags
Cpl. Kyle Reid, a native of Bozeman, Montana, tags Sgt. Rafael Cervantes, a native of San Diego, California, for the final leg of the 4X100 meter relay at the track competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, Octobe... More
A Romanian Soldier provides covering fires as his fellow
A Romanian Soldier provides covering fires as his fellow soldiers bound towards the objective while fire team rushing during Platinum Lion 15.2 April 11, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area, Bulgaria. Platinum... More
United States Marines Sgt. Roberts with Black Sea Rotational
United States Marines Sgt. Roberts with Black Sea Rotational Force and a Romanian soldier discusses the different types of ways that a pulley system can be utilized during Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Platinum L... More
United States Marine Sgt. John Cohee demonstrates the
United States Marine Sgt. John Cohee demonstrates the proper way to climb a level six cliff face for his junior Marines during the sustainment part of Platinum Lynx, May 3, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a multinationa... More
Romanian officers, U.S. Marine officers with Black
Romanian officers, U.S. Marine officers with Black Sea Rotational Force and U.S. Army officers with the Black Sea Support Team present a wreath for the Romanian Land Forces Day April 23, 2015, in Constanta, Rom... More
A British Royal Marine climbs to the top of the rock
A British Royal Marine climbs to the top of the rock demonstrating proper hand holds and techniques for the U.S Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force during the sustainment portion of Platinum Lynx, May 3, 20... More
Colonel Darric Knight presents Corporal Alvin Mei 2nd
Colonel Darric Knight presents Corporal Alvin Mei 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment received the gold medal for the pistol competition during the Western Division Matches aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force, a British
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force, a British Royal Marine commando and a Romanian Mountain Brigade soldier stand by for the opening ceremony to begin for Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Following the op... More
British Royal Marine Commando Ben Adair encourages
British Royal Marine Commando Ben Adair encourages a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force while he rappels down a rock wall during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week exercise with th... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, Romanian Mountain Brigade, and United Kingdom Royal Marine Commandos stand at parade rest while the commanding officer made opening remarks during the opening cerem... More
Royal Marine Commandos and Romanian Mountain Brigade
Royal Marine Commandos and Romanian Mountain Brigade service members wait to hook U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force in to fixed rappelling lanes during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a ... More
Sergeants Justin Wess, 30 a native of Hubbard, Ohio,
Sergeants Justin Wess, 30 a native of Hubbard, Ohio, and Rafael Cervantes, a native of San Diego, California, cross over the finish line together during 2014 Warrior Games, September 29, at Fort Carson, Colorad... More
Lance Corporal Duncan Mathis, 21, a native of Black
Lance Corporal Duncan Mathis, 21, a native of Black Creek, North Carolina, crosses over the finish line in the rain during the cycling competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, September 29, at Fort Carson, Colora... More
A Bulgarian Soldier shows a U.S. Marine with Black
A Bulgarian Soldier shows a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 15 his AK-47 assault rifle during Platinum Lion 15 April 11, 2015, at the Novo Selo training area, Bulgaria. Platinum Lion 15, in its seco... More
Lance Corporal Joshua Jablon, 25, a native of Mankato,
Lance Corporal Joshua Jablon, 25, a native of Mankato, Minnesota and Cpl. Michael Politowicz, 32, a native of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, walk around the track to warm up for the track and field competition in the 2... More
Private First Class Erik Webb, 23, from Grand Prairie,
Private First Class Erik Webb, 23, from Grand Prairie, Texas, shoots the basketball during a penalty shot during the wheelchair basketball game against the Army in the 2014 Warrior Games, October 3, at Olympic ... More
Romanian Marines take the U.S. Marines through their
Romanian Marines take the U.S. Marines through their museum which held several historic artifacts for the Romanians, Jan. 29, in Babadag, Romania. This museum held artifacts from World War I to current exercise... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels off of a rock face using skills he learned from the British Royal Marine Commandos and the Romanian Mountain Brigade during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Plat... More
United States Marine Cpl. Edgardo Sierra Rodriguez
United States Marine Cpl. Edgardo Sierra Rodriguez from Bronx, New York, with Black Sea Rotational Force, belays a British Royal Marine Commando during the sustainment part of Platinum Lynx, May 3, 2015. Platin... More
Cpl. Michael Politowicz, 32, a native of Mt. Clemens,
Cpl. Michael Politowicz, 32, a native of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, throws the shock put during the field competition in the 2014 Warrior Games, October 2, at Garry Berry Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Ma... More
Romanian soldiers conducted a live fire range during
Romanian soldiers conducted a live fire range during Platinum Lion 15.2, April 9, 2015, aboard the Novo Selo training area. U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force taught squad tactics, and fire team maneu... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force rappels off of a rock face using skills he learned from the British Royal Marine Commandos and the Romanian Mountain Brigade during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Plat... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force climbed the back side of the tallest cliff face of 200ft., they rappelled from during Platinum Lynx, May 5, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week exercise with ... More
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force,
United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, decanted off of one of the peaks of the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx, May 8, 2015. The hike consisted of a 40 kilometer alpine movement s... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force stands
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force stands security during the final field exercise of Platinum Lynx, May 11, 2015. The three-day cumulative exercise consisted mostly of more than 55 kilometers of alp... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force sights
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force sights in on a target in the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx May 11, 2015. The three-day cumulative exercise consisted mostly of more than 55 kilomet... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Gallimore provides security
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Gallimore provides security at the front gate of a temporary command and control center in preparation of Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Zachary Gall... More
Colonel Darric Knight presents Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago
Colonel Darric Knight presents Staff Sgt. Justin Santiago with 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment received a gold medal for the rifle and a bronze medal for pistol competition during the Western Division Matche... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers and his Philippine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers and his Philippine counterpart sight in on their targets on a rifle range in Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 16, April 6, 2016. Powers is from Greeneville, Tennessee ... More
A British Royal Marine Commando climbs to the top of
A British Royal Marine Commando climbs to the top of an estimated 125 foot rock formation utilizing several different climbing techniques during Platinum Lynx, May 4, 2015. Platinum Lynx is a two-week exercise ... More