U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Hulse, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Hulse, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, provides security during a training exercise with the French Army at Moorea, French Polynesia, Oct. ... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, enters a room with French forces during urban operations training in Tar... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Tarava... More
U.S Marines, with Task Force Koa Moana, row a French
U.S Marines, with Task Force Koa Moana, row a French Army Zodiac boat in Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-military engagements in... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron Kempster,
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron Kempster, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security after an assault on mock enemy combatants in Papenoo, Tahiti... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, and a French Army soldier alternate wearing each other's gear during a field exercise at Taravao, French Poly... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 tie a rope bridge to overcome the next obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 22, 2016. U.S. Mar... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, hike with French Army soldiers during a field exercise at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to condu... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to clear a room with French forces during urban operations training... More
Tahitians and Marines participate in a pre-meal dancing
Tahitians and Marines participate in a pre-meal dancing ritual prior to eating in Tahiti, Oct. 1 during exercise Koa Moana. Koa Moana (Ocean Warrior) is scheduled to take place in Honduras, Tahiti, Fiji, Vanuat... More
Cpl. Sierra L. Wittig, squad leader for engineer platoon,
Cpl. Sierra L. Wittig, squad leader for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, is at the front of a patrol during a theater security cooperation training exercise in Tahiti, Oct. 1. Koa Moana (Ocean Warrior) is sche... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, receives a gift from the French military in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, center, a
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, center, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, high steps through tires as part of the French Army’s Aito Course in Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 20... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to enter a room with French forces during urban operations training in... More
Lance Cpl. Katherine Bogomolov, a combat engineer for
Lance Cpl. Katherine Bogomolov, a combat engineer for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, rests during a hike at Moorea Island in French Polynesia, Sept. 29. The hike included U.S. Marines and French troops and c... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, patrol the jungle with French forces in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the French forces and p... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Oelke, a
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Oelke, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, throws Frisbees during a squad competition with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Sprouse, a
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Sprouse, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, instructs French forces on urban operations before integrating teams with Americans i... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana carry a simulated
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana carry a simulated casualty during an exercise on Moorea, French Polynesia, Oct. 3, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-military en... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Hakes, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Hakes, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, rappels during training with the French Army at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Joseph Gray, an expeditionary
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Joseph Gray, an expeditionary airfield systems technician with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, throws a javelin during a squad competition with French forces in Ta... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Larae Butler, left,
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Larae Butler, left, climbs unto a combat rubber raiding craft with Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, both military police Marines with Law Enforcment Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, d... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lelen Gonzales, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lelen Gonzales, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, swims in the Pacific Ocean near Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines depl... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Tarava... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Leon Brown, a water
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Leon Brown, a water purification specialist with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Mari... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Gallagher,
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Gallagher, a Marine Corps martial arts instructor and financial technician with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, spars with a French service member in Faa... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ronald Stephenson,
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ronald Stephenson, an ammuntion technician with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs an obstacle during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25,... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 line up for food after the closing ceremony with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership thanked each other for th... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, flip a French Army Zodiac boat during training with the French Army at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polyn... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Villaescuesaflores, a
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Villaescuesaflores, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, rappels during training with the French Army at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 201... More
A French Army soldier, right, assists a U.S. Marine
A French Army soldier, right, assists a U.S. Marine with Task Force Koa Moana, during a FAMAS F1 assault rifle familiarization class at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to ... More
A French Army soldier, right, assists U.S. Marine Corps
A French Army soldier, right, assists U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, a combat engineer with Task Force Koa Moana, during a FAMAS F1 assault rifle familiarization class at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27... More
Cpl. Lucas Ferreira, combat engineer for engineer platoon,
Cpl. Lucas Ferreira, combat engineer for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, boards an outrigger canoe during a cultural sporting event in Tahiti, Sept. 28. Marines participated in several cultural events and sha... More
TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, left,
TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, left, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, awaits the start of a closing ceremony with French military leaders in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Melendez,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Melendez, left, and Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, both combat engineers with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, run with water jugs during a squad competition ... More
U.S. Marines and French Army soldiers cover their eyes
U.S. Marines and French Army soldiers cover their eyes from dirt and debris during a field exercise at Moorea, French Polynesia, Oct. 3, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, left, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon and Cpl. Calloway, a rifleman with Combat Engineer platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clear a stairw... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, studies the next obstacle of a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Fa... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs an obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaon... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana stand in formation during a closing ceremony in Papeete, French Polynesia, Oct. 4, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to... More
Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military
Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao,... More
Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military
Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao,... More
A French Army soldier, center, teaches U.S. Marines
A French Army soldier, center, teaches U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, about the French Army’s Zodiac boats at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to Fren... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integra... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund, left, the detachment commander of Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, receives a trophy form French military leaders in Taravao, Tahiti Se... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, right, a combat
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, right, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, and French Army Private First Class Ugo, use a radio during an exercise at Moorea, French Polyn... More
TARAHAVO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,
TARAHAVO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, gives a gift to the French military in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership than... More
French naval ships transport U.S. Marines, Sailors
French naval ships transport U.S. Marines, Sailors and French Army soldiers to Moorea, French Polynesia, Oct. 2, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-military engagements... More
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti – Adm. Philip Davidson, Commander,
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti – Adm. Philip Davidson, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (left) meets with President of French Polynesia Eduoard Fritch (right) for an office call at the presidential residence, Ma... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to enter a room with French forces during urban operations training in... More
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Philip Davidson (center left) and French Polynesia High Commissioner Rene Bidal (left) prepare to lay wreaths at a World War II memorial sta... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provide security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the French forces and patro... More
Gunnery Sgt. James Kines, platoon sergeant for law
Gunnery Sgt. James Kines, platoon sergeant for law enforcement platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, participates in tug-o-war during cultural sporting events in Tahiti, Oct. 2. Throughout the week, Marines shared warfighti... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, a
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, a combat engineer with Task Force Koa Moana, pulls himself over a wall on the French Army’s Aito Course at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deploy... More
Gen. Robert B. Brown (left) honors Association of the
Gen. Robert B. Brown (left) honors Association of the United States Army President, retired U.S. Army Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, for his 56 years of public service, which include over three decades of active duty... More
Representatives from 26 of 46 nations throughout the
Representatives from 26 of 46 nations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, as well as service members from all four branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, gather at the Sheraton Waikiki, in Honolulu, t... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcom Walker, a
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcom Walker, a radio operator with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, spars with a French service member in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25, 2016. Marines and French f... More
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti – President of French Polynesia
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti – President of French Polynesia Edouard Fritch (left), French Polynesia High Commissioner Rene Bidal, and Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Philip Davidson lay wreaths at a Wor... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, a
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integra... More
Sgt. Craig Matz, an explosive ordnance disposal Marine
Sgt. Craig Matz, an explosive ordnance disposal Marine for Koa Moana 15-3, helps with a Tahitian meal during cultural events in French Polynesia, Oct. 1. Koa Moana provided an opportunity for cultural exchange ... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, sits at the start point of a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faao... More
1st Lt. Bradley Wilson, platoon commander for engineer
1st Lt. Bradley Wilson, platoon commander for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, speaks to Lt. Romerald Lemoigne, commander of 48 Signals Regiment during a training exercise in Tahiti, Sept. 28. Koa Moana (Ocean... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcolm Walker, a
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcolm Walker, a radio operator with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, provides security during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. T... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, set up a security perimeter during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. The final event with U.S. Marines and French force... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, right, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, participates in a squad competition with French forces in Taravao,... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, receives a gift from the French military in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Duncan, left,
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Duncan, left, jumps towards a combat rubber raiding craft with Cpl. Brier Avara, both military police Marines with Law Enforcment Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, d... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 overcome an obstacle during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25, 2016. Exercise Koa Moana focused to enhance and improve military-to... More
U.S Marines, with Task Force Koa Moana, row a French
U.S Marines, with Task Force Koa Moana, row a French Army Zodiac boat in Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-military engagements in... More
Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief
Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, works with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. Americ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Clark, a combat engineer with Task Force Koa Moana, participates in the French Army’s Aito Course in Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French ... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund,
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund, a platoon commander with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, jumps off a utility boat during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti,... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integra... More
Lance Cpl. Kaedyn Griffith, a combat engineer for engineer
Lance Cpl. Kaedyn Griffith, a combat engineer for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, drinks coconut water during a cultural event in Tahiti, Oct. 1. Koa Moana (Ocean Warrior) aims to enhance senior military lead... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Patrick Windham with
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Patrick Windham with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 goes under an obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 22, 2016. U.S. Marines ... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, middle,
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, middle, a military police Marine with Law Enforcment Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs through a tube during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahi... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provide security during a patrol with French Forces in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the Fren... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, plan an assault on a beach during training with the French Army in Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia... More
U.S. Marines, with Task Force Koa Moana, pose for a
U.S. Marines, with Task Force Koa Moana, pose for a group photo with French Army soldiers during a field exercise in Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 26, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to... More
U.S. Marines and French Army soldiers participate in
U.S. Marines and French Army soldiers participate in shadowbox training at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-military engagements ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Hulse, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Hulse, a combat engineer with Task Force Koa Moana, provides security during a field exercise at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Po... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Melissa Leon, a landing
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Melissa Leon, a landing support specialist with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, helps a French service member put on pads in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25, 2016. Ma... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, prepare to go ashore during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. The final event with U.S. Marines and French forces invol... More
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti –Adm. Philip Davidson, Commander,
POUVANA’A A O’OPA, Tahiti –Adm. Philip Davidson, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (left) and French Polynesia High Commissioner Rene Bidal (right) exchange gifts during an office call at the Bidal’s residen... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, the platoon
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, the platoon guide for Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, studies the next obstacle of a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, ... More
TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,
TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, shakes hands with a French military leader during the closing ceremony in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, ... More
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,
TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Tar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Johnson, bottom,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Johnson, bottom, a satellite communications operator with Task Force Koa Moana, aims down range during a live fire training with the French Army at Taravao, French Polynesia, ... More
U.S. Marines participate in a field exercise with the
U.S. Marines participate in a field exercise with the French Army at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-military engagements in ord... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren,
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines in... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provide security during a patrol with French forces in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the Fren... More
Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa
Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa Moana 15-3, prepares Tahitian food during a cultural event in Tahiti, Oct. 1. Marines also shared warfighting techniques and tactics during the training evo... More
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, a platoon
FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, a platoon guide with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, motivates his team to overcome the next obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Watkins, right, a field
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Watkins, right, a field radio repairman with Headquarters Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, works with French Army soldiers to call in a casualty evacuation at Moorea, French Pol... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, capsize a French Army Zodiac boat at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polynesia to conduct military-to-milita... More
U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Xavier Tunstall, right, an
U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Xavier Tunstall, right, an administrative specialist with Task Force Koa Moana, prepares to punch a strike pad during training with a French Army soldier at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua West, a field radio repairman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua West, a field radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, high steps through tires as part of the French Army’s Aito Course at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors receive a period of instruction
U.S. Marines and Sailors receive a period of instruction from French Army Private First Class Ugo, second left, on the radio fourth generation program during a field exercise at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept.... More
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar,
PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integr... More