U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), conducts a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique during exercise Tafakula... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Neftali Rodriguez, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Neftali Rodriguez, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), provides security during a patrol as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, A... More
170710-N-WJ640-023 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-023 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) U.S. Marines return to USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) after a field exercise during Koa Moana 17, July 10. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and French
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and French soldiers help move obstacles to a designated area in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 7, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our part... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller with Task Force
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller with Task Force Koa Moana 17, participates in a game of Tug-of-War against French soldiers in celebration for Bastille Day aboard the USNS Sacagawea on July 14, 2017. Basti... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervise
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervise French soldiers as they participate in a live fire range aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with service members from other nations, watch a parade at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, T... More
French soldiers and U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa
French soldiers and U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load equipment onto the USNS Sacagawea off the coast of Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability w... More
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Veehala with His Majesty’s
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Veehala with His Majesty’s Armed Forces addresses U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a ‘Welcome to Tonga’ ceremony ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin,
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australian Army soldiers and soldiers from the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia, conduct a combined arms rehearsal prior to live-fire raids as part of Exe... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver up a hill to their enemy during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral e... More
170710-N-WJ640-079 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-079 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia board USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) to transit with embarked U.S. Marines for a field exercise in Nuku'alofa, Tonga during K... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Quintero, a team leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Quintero, a team leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), provides security after a fire fight during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, Aug... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols through a training area as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 1... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), gives his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) belt t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), instructs a technique from the Marine Corps Martial Arts P... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French soldiers clean up obstacles from the French Nautical Commando Course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 7, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab... More
170713-N-WJ640-103 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) French
170713-N-WJ640-103 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia service members embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) participate in a live fire exercise at sea with U.S. Marines during K... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 analyze their
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 analyze their shot groups on targets aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance military-... More
A French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) soldier “pistol
A French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) soldier “pistol belt” drags another FANC soldier for combat conditioning during joint martial arts training as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), prepare to begin a patrol as part of exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 19, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise ho... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fire during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise hosted by H... More
170713-N-WJ640-084 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-084 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conduct a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve thea... More
170713-N-WJ640-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) French
170713-N-WJ640-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia service members embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) participate in a live fire exercise at sea with U.S. Marines during K... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Louis Nosiglia, left a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Louis Nosiglia, left a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 17, and Cpl. Benjamin Randall, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to... More
French Army of New Caledonia soldiers perform “buddy
French Army of New Caledonia soldiers perform “buddy deadlifts” for combat conditioning during joint martial arts training as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July 18, 2017. Exercise TAFA... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct patrol-based operations and engage in platoon-level attacks with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver towards an acting enemy as part of exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilatera... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, march in formation after a ‘Welcome to Tonga’ ceremony to start Exercise Tafakula 2015 Aug. 27 at Talai Militar... More
170710-N-WJ640-040 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-040 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia board USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) to transit with embarked U.S. Marines for a field exercise in Nuku'alofa, Tonga during K... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, shoots at a target during a live fire range aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interop... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Louis Nosiglia, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Louis Nosiglia, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, sprints past U.S. Marines and French soldiers during a relay race in celebration for Bastille Day aboard the USNS Sacagawea on... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, construct playground equipment with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Force, the ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hike passed a local Tongan during Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise... More
170710-N-WJ640-054 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-054 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia unpack supplies with embarked U.S. Marines onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) during Koa Moana 17, July 10. Koa Moana 17 ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), run to an objective after patrolling as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 19, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral ... More
170713-N-WJ640-082 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-082 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Andrew Buck, assigned to 3rd Battalion 4th Marine, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) ins... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training, as part of Exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, To... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), standby to provide support by fire before a company attack as part of exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, Tonga, Augus... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, center, analyzes the shot groups of Marines during a live fire range aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is de... More
170710-N-WJ640-070 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-070 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia unpack supplies with embarked U.S. Marines onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) during Koa Moana 17, July 10. Koa Moana 17 ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Wind, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Wind, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fires during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French soldiers clean up obstacles from the French Nautical Commando Course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 7, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), moderates a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) comp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, shoots at a target during a live fire range aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve in... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Pike, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols through a training area as part of Exercise Tafakula, Pea, Tonga, August 1... More
A range safety officer with the New Zealand Defence
A range safety officer with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), signs during a range to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Wind, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D),... More
170713-N-WJ640-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conduct a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve thea... More
A French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) soldier performs
A French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) soldier performs a counter to a rear-naked choke on another FANC soldier during joint martial arts training as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Demian Allen, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Demian Allen, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, scans an area during a joint service infantry training exercise as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), conducts a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique during exercise Tafakula... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin host a farewell dinner for service members from the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC), Larrakeyah Barracks, Darwin, Australia, Sept. 3, 2019. FANC soldiers pa... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with service members from other nations, meet students at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, To... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hike pass local Tongans during Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise ho... More
170713-N-WJ640-049 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-049 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) check targets during a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), communicates via radio before an attack as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalupe R... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), hikes to his next objective as part of exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral ex... More
170713-N-WJ640-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conduct a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve thea... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), receive a combat lifesaver (CLS) course from service members in the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC), as part of Exercise... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 move to an objective during a joint service infantry training exercise as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA on Vava’u Island, Tonga, Jul... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and French
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and French soldiers load equipment onto the USNS Sacagawea off the coast of Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability w... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin,
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australian Army soldiers and soldiers from the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia, conduct a combined arms rehearsal prior to live-fire raids as part of Exe... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), meet students at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, August 17, 2019. Tafakula is a multilatera... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with their Australian Defence Force (ADF) counterparts, gather for a group photo after a company attack as part of ex... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin,
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australian Army soldiers and soldiers from the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia, conduct a combined arms rehearsal prior to live-fire raids as part of Exe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Betzold, a squad leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), communicates via radio before an attack as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalupe R... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), receive a combat lifesaver (CLS) course from service members in the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC), as part of Exercise... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), a service member with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and a service member with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HM... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, searches an area for enemies during a joint service infantry training exercise as a part of ... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, pick up trash and excess vegetation with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Force,... More
170710-N-WJ640-018 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-018 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) U.S. Marines return to USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) after a field exercise during Koa Moana 17, July 10. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Fuller, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Fuller, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, walks up range after analyzing his shot group during a live fire range aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moan... More
170713-N-WJ640-019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) check targets during a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver towards an acting enemy as part of exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilatera... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin host a farewell dinner for service members from the New Caledonian Armed Forces (FANC), Larrakeyah Barracks, Darwin, Australia, Sept. 3, 2019. FANC soldiers pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Adams, a platoon commander with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), patrols with his Tongan counterpart as part of Exercise Tafakula, Hufangalup... More
French soldiers board the USNS Sacagawea during exercise
French soldiers board the USNS Sacagawea during exercise Koa Moana 17, off the coast of Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance mili... More
A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) range safety officer
A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) range safety officer watches as U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fire on Hufangalupe Range as part of Exercise Tafakula, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jorge Henriquez, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jorge Henriquez, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), walk atop a quarry after an attack during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral ... More
A French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) soldier “pistol
A French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) soldier “pistol belt” drags another FANC soldier for combat conditioning during joint martial arts training as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July... More
A service member with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of
A service member with His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HMAF), celebrates after a win during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part of Exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp, Tonga,... More
170713-N-WJ640-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conduct a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve thea... More
170713-N-WJ640-073 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-073 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conduct a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve thea... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, right, an
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, right, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervises a French soldier shoot at a target during a live fire range drill aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony McCoy, a martial arts instructor trainer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), moderates Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) traini... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), maneuver up a hill to their enemy during exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral e... More
170713-N-WJ640-111 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) French
170713-N-WJ640-111 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia service members embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) participate in a live fire exercise at sea with U.S. Marines during K... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition as part of Exercise Tafakula, Taliai Military Camp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 assesses an area for enemies during a joint service infantry training exercise as a part of E... More
Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of the U.S.
Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, walks near service members of the French armed forces of New Caledonia after a uniform inspection at the French military base in Noumea, New Caledon... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, construct playground equipment with troops from His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the New Zealand Defence Force, the ... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), review their targets after firing during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a mult... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), communicates demands to an acting enemy as part of Exercise Tafakula, Fua'amotu, Tonga, August 21, 2019. Tafakula is a mul... More
170710-N-WJ640-035 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10,
170710-N-WJ640-035 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia prepare to board USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) to transit with embarked U.S. Marines for a field exercise in Nuku'alofa, Ton... More
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
A U.S. Marine with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), grapples with a service member from His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga (HMAF) during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (M... More
70710-N-WJ640-104 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017)
70710-N-WJ640-104 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (July 10, 2017) French Armed Forces New Caledonia board USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) to transit with embarked U.S. Marines for a field exercise in Nuku'alofa, Tonga during Ko... More
U.S. Marines, Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces, French
U.S. Marines, Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces, French Army of New Caledonia, and the New Zealand Army members take a group photo after a joint service infantry training exercise as a part of Exercise TAFAKUL... More
170713-N-WJ640-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S.
170713-N-WJ640-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) U.S. Marines embarked onboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conduct a live fire exercise at sea during Koa Moana 17, July 13. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve thea... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), and other participating nations gather for a group photo after a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) competition, as ... More