U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Ewton, an anti-tank
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Ewton, an anti-tank missile man with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shoots a M240B machine gun at a group of targets during Exercise TAFAKULA,... More
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste teaches U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 how to open a coconut during Jungle Warfare Survival Training as a part of Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro,... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force detain and search
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force detain and search a vehicle during a vehicle search drill as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 15, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve intero... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, assesses an area during a raid for the culminating event of Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Tim... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, manages members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste during Military Operation Urban T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, right, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, right, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and a member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste look at a target following ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pose for
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pose for a photo with school children at Lapaha Elementary School as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA, on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July 20, 2017. Exercise TAFAKULA is design... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, catches a ball while playing with a group of school children at Lapaha Elementary Schoo... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, is detained by members of the Vanuatu Police Force during a vehicle search drill in Port Vila, ... More
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force holds an M9 pistol
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force holds an M9 pistol aboard the USNS Sacagawea during Exercise Koa Moana 17, off the coast of Vanuatu, Aug. 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Krishtian Nielson, Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Krishtian Nielson, Sergeant Major for Combat Logistics Regiment-3, talks to Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 aboard the USNS Sacagawea, off the coast of Australia, Aug. 31... More
U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Nathan Mclain, left, platoon
U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Nathan Mclain, left, platoon sergeant for Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 17, talks to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, platoon commander for TFKM 17, during a raid for the culminating e... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Anderson, a policeman
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Anderson, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shows members of the Vanuatu Police Force a controlling technique on Lance Cpl. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, demonstrates how to search a detainee to members of the Vanuatu Police Force in Port Vi... 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. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, left, platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, left, platoon commander for Task Force Koa Moana 17 receives a plaque during a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14, 2017. Koa Moana 17... 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 Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste pose for a group photo following a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14,... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force examine a map during
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force examine a map during a tour of the USNS Sacagawea as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17, off the coast of Vanuatu, Aug. 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab... 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
A New Zealand Army soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps
A New Zealand Army soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Damian, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, how to activate the safety of a glock 17 weapon sys... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, right, task force
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, right, task force commander for Task Force Koa Moana 17, receives a plaque during a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14, 2017. Koa Mo... More
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Vanuatu Mobile Police Force participate in a riot training portion of a culminating event as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Va... More
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 participate
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 participate in a riot control training drill in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 17, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhan... 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
New Zealand Army Sgt. Maj. Paul Buckley, company sergeant
New Zealand Army Sgt. Maj. Paul Buckley, company sergeant major for delta company, explains to U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, weapon safety rules prior to parti... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste stand at a range during Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed ... 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, posts security during a raid for the culminating event of Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timo... 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
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force take notes during
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force take notes during a riot control class as a part of Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 17, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners... More
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 participate
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 participate in a riot control training drill in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 17, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, a platoon commander
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, a platoon commander for Task Force Koa Moana 17, shows members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste how to use trousers as a flotation device during Water Survival T... More
A member of Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces raises
A member of Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces raises the Tongan flag during an opening ceremony for Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July 17, 2017. Exercise TAFAKULA is designed to strengthen the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, plays with school children at Lapaha Elementary School as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA, ... 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. 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. Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Dan Bischoff, stands
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Dan Bischoff, stands during a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to im... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Funk, a policeman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Funk, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shows members of the Vanuatu Police Force a controlling technique on Lance Cpl. Nathanial ... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice baton
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice baton handling techniques during detainee handling training as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 16, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to imp... More
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste participate in Military Operation Urban Terrain training during Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 7, 2017... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Twombley, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Twombley, left, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, observes as members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice searching tech... More
U.S. Marines, and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines, and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17, Tonga’s His Masjesty’s Armed Forces, French Army of New Caledonia soldiers, and members of the New Zealand Defense Force stand at attention during an open... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Bazarivera, a machine
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Bazarivera, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, throws a ball to a group of school children at Lapaha Elementary Scho... 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 Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo technician
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo technician with Combat Logistics Battalion-3 attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, left, talks to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Maura Hennigan, Commanding Officer for Comb... 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. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste, pose for a group photo following a raid for the culminating event of Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Les... 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
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force sights into a
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force sights into a M16A1 assault rifle aboard the USNS Sacagawea during Exercise Koa Moana 17, off the coast of Vanuatu, Aug. 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve intero... 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, gather around New Zealand Army Sgt. Maj. Paul Buckley as he explains the glock 17 weapon system during Exercise TAFAKULA, on Tong... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste stand at a range during Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, task force commander
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, task force commander for Task Force Koa Moana 17, stands at attention during an opening ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 4, 2017. Koa Moana 1... More
Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste Chief of Staff
Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste Chief of Staff Col. Falur Rate Laek, right, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, task force commander of Task Force Koa Moana 17, center, march during an opening cerem... More
Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste Vice Chief of
Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste Vice Chief of Defense Force Brig. Gen. Filomeno De Jesus, left, salutes as U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Dan Bischoff, right, stands at attention during the national ant... 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 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
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, participates in Military Operations in Urban Terrain training as a part of Exercise Crocodilo i... 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. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervises members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste, during a live fire range as a... More
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste shoots at a target during Exercise Crocodilo, as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to impro... More
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Dan Bischoff, right,
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Dan Bischoff, right, gives a speech during an opening ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 4, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is... 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
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) detains
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) detains another members of the VPF as a part of detainee handling training during Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 16, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed... More
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste inflates a pair of trousers during Water Survival Training during Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 9, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Twombley, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Twombley, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shows members of the Vanuatu Police Force the prone shooting stance aboard th... 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, gives orders to his fire team during a raid for the culminating event of Exercise Crocodilo ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 maneuver
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 maneuver around a water obstacle course as a part of the commando course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability wi... More
Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste Vice Chief of
Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste Vice Chief of Defense Force Brig. Gen. Filomeno De Jesus, salutes during a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Les... 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, is detained by members of the Vanuatu Police Force during a vehicle search drill in Port Vil... 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 Sgt. Ian Pass, left, a machine gunner
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Pass, left, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines (3/4) attached to Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 17, talks to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with 3/4 attached... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 set up a
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 set up a Light Weight Water Purification System on a beach on Tongatapu Island, Tonga during Exercise TAFAKULA July 17, 2017. Exercise TAFAKULA is designed to strengthe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Funk, a policeman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Funk, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shows members of the Vanuatu Police Force a controlling technique on Lance Cpl. Nathanial ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Malik Devine, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Malik Devine, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervises members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste during Military Operatio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Gallardo, a water
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Gallardo, a water support technician with 3rd Combat Logistics Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, ties an anchor to a Light Weight Water Purification System on a be... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Twombley, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Twombley, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, sits on a bench after a riot control class in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 17, 20... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt. Andrew Buck, a platoon commander,
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt. Andrew Buck, a platoon commander, with Task Force Koa Moana 17 jumps off a water obstacle during the commando course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to ... More
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste face up range, during a live fire range, during Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 ... 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
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste participate in Military Operation Urban Terrain training during Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 7, 2017... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force stand on line with
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force stand on line with riot shields during riot control training as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17, in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 17, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve in... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice searching
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice searching procedures during a search drill as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 18, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperabi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Nantas, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Nantas, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 throws a soccer ball to a group of children at Lapaha Elementary School as a pa... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste play soccer during a sports day event as a part of the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Ti... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Vanuatu Mobile Police Force pose for a group photo in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 22, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with ... More
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
A member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste stands in a formation during an opening ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 4, 2017. Koa Moan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Gallardo, a water
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Gallardo, a water support technician with 3rd Combat Logistics Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, loosens the straps of a Light Weight Water Purification System dur... More
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste sit at a live fire range during Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 11, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to i... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Gallardo, left, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Gallardo, left, a water support technician with 3rd Combat Logistics Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 17, and Cpl. Everest Banda, a heavy equipment mechanic wi... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load parts
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load parts of a Light Weight Water Purification System onto a supply truck during Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July 17, 2017. Exercise TAFAKULA is desi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, participates in Military Operations in Urban Terrain training as a part of Exercise Crocodilo ... 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
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice searching
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force practice searching procedures during a search drill as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 18, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperabi... More
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Vanuatu Police Force pose for a group photo aboard the USNS Sacagawea, off the coast of Vanuatu, Aug. 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to i... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, teaches members of the Vanuatu Police Force vehicle search procedures in Port Vila, Van... More
A member of the Vanuatu Mobile Police Force stands
A member of the Vanuatu Mobile Police Force stands at parade rest during a closing event for Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 22, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability wit... More