U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wesley Vandiver with Black
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wesley Vandiver with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 shakes hands with Macedonian soldiers after a welcome aboard formation marking the beginning of the exercise at Babadag Training A... More
A U.S. Marine playing the role of an aggressor watches
A U.S. Marine playing the role of an aggressor watches as a fellow Marine goes through the oleoresin capsicum familiarization course aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Base, Romania, June 13, 2013. BSRF-13 is ... More
A soldier with Azerbaijan’s Operational Capabilities
A soldier with Azerbaijan’s Operational Capabilities Concept battalion holds a cable while deploying an OE-254 antenna during a communications platoon information exchange during Exercise Platinum Lion 13 at No... More
U.S. Marines with Company E, Black Sea Rotational Force
U.S. Marines with Company E, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, clear a room using simulation rounds during close quarters battle drills during Exercise Noble Shirley 13 aboard Camp Adam, Israel, July 10, 2013. The... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, along with United Hands Romania, hand out food to children at Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam Aikens (left) a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam Aikens (left) a platoon commander with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13 is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) during an OC familiarization course aboard Mihail Kogaln... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Blake Chambers (right),
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Blake Chambers (right), embark chief and Cpl. Michael Pentarich (left), battalion landing support chief with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 reviews the cargo paperwork with a flight ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eugene Carle, Jr., platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eugene Carle, Jr., platoon sgt. for 2nd Platoon, Company E, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, waits to clear a room while conducting close quarters battle drills during Exercise Noble ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Romanian soldiers with the 811th Infantry Battalion patrol during a cordon and search exercise in Dej, Romania, June 5, 2013. BSRF-13 is partnered with soldie... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of ... More
A United Hands Romania volunteers hands girls gifts
A United Hands Romania volunteers hands girls gifts during a community relations event at Idu Tennis Club in Constanta, Romania, May 01, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit organization... More
Medieval re-enactors perform a "fire dance" during
Medieval re-enactors perform a "fire dance" during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of Lithuania, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 were invited to dine... More
Cpl. David Dias, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational
Cpl. David Dias, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Hanford, Calif., native, runs alongside a child wearing a flak jacket. BSRF-13 celebrated the United States’ 237th birthday with an Indepen... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Green III, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Green III, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, spots for Cpl. Ryan Maniscalco, a Scout Sniper with BSRF-13, during a designated marksman exercise July 7, 2013, ab... More
Ambassador Mark Pekala, U.S. ambassador to Latvia,
Ambassador Mark Pekala, U.S. ambassador to Latvia, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps First Lieutenant Ben Skarzynski, platoon commander for Combined Anti-Armor Team, after a joint coordinated live fire exercise dur... More
Georgian Performers entertain U.S. Marines and sailors
Georgian Performers entertain U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers with the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion during a culture day performance during the clo... More
Children invited to Black Sea Rotational Force 13’s
Children invited to Black Sea Rotational Force 13’s Independence Day celebration receive their barbecue lunch. BSRF-13 celebrated the United States’ 237th birthday with an Independence Day celebration. Over 350... More
Romanian Brigadier General Florin Grecu, commanding
Romanian Brigadier General Florin Grecu, commanding general for the Romanian Land Force's 81st, delivers a speech welcoming U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 to Dej, Romania, for a two... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 conduct
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 conduct direct fire exercise drills during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 22, 2013. Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of fires and maneu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Russell, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Russell, a rifleman with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13 sprays an aggressor with simulated oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during an OC familiarization course abo... More
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company stretches
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company stretches to prepare for a mock battle as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants ... More
A mortar team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 takes
A mortar team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 takes part in a call for fire drill during exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 22, 2013. Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of fires and mane... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hand out gifts to 70 children at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 engages
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 engages a target during a live fire exercise in Dej, Romania, June 5, 2013. BSRF-13 is a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force with crisis response capabi... More
A Marine of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 reacts to
A Marine of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 reacts to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside a soldier of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, prepare to
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, prepare to disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis St. Clair (left)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis St. Clair (left) and Cpl. William Schouten with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 prepare to fire during a live fire exercise during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, ... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12 display their signature "Recon Paddle" in place of a traditional guidon, while in formation during the opening ceremony of BALT... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Olson, a radio operator
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Olson, a radio operator with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, discusses handheld radio capabilities and limitations alongside soldiers with Azerbaijan’s Operational Capabilities... More
U.S. Marine Corporal Wesley Lanier, with Black Sea
U.S. Marine Corporal Wesley Lanier, with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, hands a gift to one of the children at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Rom... More
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures an entry point during an urban raid as part of Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Uriel Holthaust, platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Uriel Holthaust, platoon sergeant for the Combined Anti-Armor Team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 supervises his Marines as they conduct a live fire exercise during Exercise Sum... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Wesley W. Lanier (left) and Cpl Daniel
U.S. Marine Cpl. Wesley W. Lanier (left) and Cpl Daniel J. Barlow II with Easy Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, execute a forward moving technique during a black belt test for the Marine Corps Martial A... More
Lance Cpl. Kurt Horton a fixed wing crew chief with
Lance Cpl. Kurt Horton a fixed wing crew chief with Aviation Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures a ramp used to load cargo while preparing a KC-130 for flight in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6. The ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2 James Larson, with Black
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2 James Larson, with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, unloads gifts at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Barlow II, with Easy
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Barlow II, with Easy Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, and Romanian soldiers with the 811th Infantry Battalion wait for clearance to depart the Forward Operating Base and sta... More
An Azeri army officer boards an American KC-130 in
An Azeri army officer boards an American KC-130 in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6. The Black Sea Rotational Force 12 Aviation Combat Element landed a KC-130 cargo airplane in Baku to transport an Azeri army contingent... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Camillo J. Uribe with the Intelligence
U.S. Marine Sgt. Camillo J. Uribe with the Intelligence Section, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, grades the Marines as they test out for their black belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), at Mih... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Meekins a team leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Meekins a team leader with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, conducts mechanized advantage control holds training aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Base, Romania, Ju... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hand out gifts to 70 children at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 react to a target while training with the Israel Defense Force's Counter-Terrorism Unit aboard Camp Adam, Israel, July 5, 2013. The purpose of Noble S... More
Cpl. Cody Vanderpool, a squad leader with Black Sea
Cpl. Cody Vanderpool, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, fires an AT-4 rocket launcher during a live fire exercise aboard Israeli Defense Force base in southern Israel, July 15, 2013. The fire ... More
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures an entry point during an urban raid as part of Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, move between buildings while conducting an urban raid during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special-Purpose Marine ... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 react to a simulated improvised explosive device alongside soldiers of the Romanian land forces during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of ... More
A Lithuanian special forces soldier exhibits commonly
A Lithuanian special forces soldier exhibits commonly used equipment during a combined static display designed to familiarize participants during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sa... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, fast rope on to a beachhead, from a Lithuanian helicopter, in order to observe enemy movements prior to an amphibious landing ... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 along with volunteers with United Hands Romania, pose for a photo before entering Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with Unit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Cristian Irula, a parachute rigger
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Cristian Irula, a parachute rigger with Command Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 13 conducts a mechanized advantage control hold during an oleoresin capsicum familiarization course aboa... More
Cpl. Alexander Micciche, a combat engineer with Black
Cpl. Alexander Micciche, a combat engineer with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Denver, Colo., native and the “gung-ho” award recipient for the most motivated Marine in Corporals Course class 44-13, receives ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joel Sartain (right), intelligence
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joel Sartain (right), intelligence officer for Black Sea Rotational Force 13, discusses operational considerations for intelligence collection with his counterpart from Azerbaijan’s Oper... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Yovindra Jaideo (kneeling)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Yovindra Jaideo (kneeling) provides cover fire as Sgt. John Caldwell advances to cover during a live fire and maneuver exercise aboard an Israeli Defense Force base in southern Isra... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and Sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hold an opening ceremony for the start of exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 15, 2013. Exercise Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of... More
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12
Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 salute the colors of the United States and Romania during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Romanian soldiers ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Romanian soldiers participate in a live fire exercise in Dej, Romania, June 5, 2013. BSRF-13 is a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force with crisis res... More
A U.S. Marine Corps C-9 is prepared for unloading cargo
A U.S. Marine Corps C-9 is prepared for unloading cargo that will be used during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Riga International Airport, Latvia, April 23, 2013. Summer Shield focuses on integration of fire... More
Lt. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense, Lithuanian
Lt. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense, Lithuanian armed forces, addresses the assembled troops during the opening ceremony of Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuan... More
1st Sgt. Michael Bolduc arm-wrestles with an orphan
1st Sgt. Michael Bolduc arm-wrestles with an orphan at Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, during a community relations event May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit organization, to... More
Cpl. Matthew Fuentes, a reconnaissance Marine and Scout
Cpl. Matthew Fuentes, a reconnaissance Marine and Scout Sniper of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, describes the process for employing the M40A5 sniper rifle to familiarize participants... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, perform an
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, perform an amphibious landing aboard Polish landing craft launched from the OPR Krakow during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined L... More
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, commanding officer, Black
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, commanding officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, salutes alongside officers of the Lithuanian land forces during the national anthem for the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012. BSRF-12 ... More
Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, Marine Forces Europe,
Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, Marine Forces Europe, deputy commanding general, greets Bulgarian Col. Lavor Mateev, chief of Joint Facilities & Training Department, Ministry of Defense, in his office at U.S. Arm... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 hand out gifts to 70 children at Antonio Placement Center in Constanta, Romania, April 23, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit... More
U.S. Marines Corps 1st Lt. Philip Hanf, a platoon commander
U.S. Marines Corps 1st Lt. Philip Hanf, a platoon commander with Easy Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, responds to questions from a Romanian news reporter during a live fire exercise in Dej, Romania, May... More
Children invited to Black Sea Rotational Force 13’s
Children invited to Black Sea Rotational Force 13’s Independence Day celebration eat a traditional American barbecue lunch. BSRF-13 celebrated the United States’ 237th birthday with an Independence Day celebrat... More
Children from various orphanages throughout Constanta
Children from various orphanages throughout Constanta break dance at Idu Tennis Club during a community relations engagement in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-prof... More
Staff Sergeant Lucas Fuchs, a reconnaissance Marine
Staff Sergeant Lucas Fuchs, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, enters an unsecured building while conducting an urban raid during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. B... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, move between buildings while conducting an urban raid during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. BSRF-12 is Special-Purpose Marine ... More
Ambassador Mark Pekala, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia,
Ambassador Mark Pekala, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Uriel Holthaust, platoon sergeant for Combined Anti-Armor Team, after a joint coordinated live fire exercise dur... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, along with United Hands Romania, hand out food to children at Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a... More
A medieval re-enactor stands over his vanquished foe
A medieval re-enactor stands over his vanquished foe as Marines and sailors from Black Sea Rotational Force 12 look on during a demonstration designed to familiarize participants with the history and culture of... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
Colonel Gheorge Zidaru, Romanian Land Forces, addresses
Colonel Gheorge Zidaru, Romanian Land Forces, addresses the Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 12 during a combined closing ceremony, August 9. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Romanian ... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 observe where rounds impacted targets during a battle sight zero exercise while training with the Israel Defense Force Counter-Terrorism Unit aboard C... More
U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Justin Aiken, Operations
U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Justin Aiken, Operations Chief, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, discusses lessons learned during a fire support coordination exercise with Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian soldie... More
1st Lt. Tomas Salviejo (black shirt) and Petty Officer
1st Lt. Tomas Salviejo (black shirt) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Rosalie Carbonell compete in a "potato sack race" with orphans at Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hand... More
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black
Lt. Col. Richard Coates, Commanding Officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, greets a group of Azeri officers upon arrival in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 6. The Aviation Combat Element landed a KC-130 cargo airplane i... More
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company, displays
A Lithuanian soldier from Iron Wolfe Company, displays the flag of the United States during the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian infantry soldiers a... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 stand in formation during the opening ceremony for a two-week military exercise in Dej, Romania, May 27, 2013. BSRF-13 is partnered with soldiers from... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Schouten with Black
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Schouten with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 waits for the command to set up his gun while conducting a joint coordinated live fire during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Ada... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 load
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 load an M-2 machine gun while conducting direct-fire exercise drills during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 22, 2013. Summer Shield focuses on ... More
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element,
Reconnaissance Marines of the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, render honors during Lithuanian national anthem for the opening ceremony of BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of B... More
Ambassador Mark Pekala, U.S. ambassador to Latvia,
Ambassador Mark Pekala, U.S. ambassador to Latvia, observes a joint coordinated live fire exercise with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Steven Wolf (fourth from the left), commanding officer for Black Sea Rotatio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Reid (kneeling) a team
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Reid (kneeling) a team leader with 2nd Platoon, Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13, conducts a mechanized advantage control hold (MACH) on Sgt. Brandon Stinson during MACH... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam Aikens (left) a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam Aikens (left) a platoon commander with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force 13 receives instruction from Staff Sgt. Ricardo Narvaez (right), during mechanized advantage contro... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, disembark a Polish amphibious tractor while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise BALTOPS 2012, June 4. The Marines and sailors of BSRF-12 joined Lithuanian ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers from Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania discuss lessons learned during a fire support coordination exercise with Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian soldie... More
A mortar team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 takes
A mortar team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 takes part in a call for fire drill during exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi, April 22, 2013. Summer Shield 10 focuses on integration of fires and mane... More
Lance Cpl. Andy Davis, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational
Lance Cpl. Andy Davis, a rifleman with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and Richmond Hill, Ga., native, marches off the stage after receiving a certificate and bayonet for being the honor graduate of Corporals Co... More
Georgian Performers entertain U.S. Marines and sailors
Georgian Performers entertain U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 and soldiers with the Republic of Georgia Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion during a culture day performance during the clo... More
U.S. Marine flight crews prepare to unload cargo that
U.S. Marine flight crews prepare to unload cargo that will be used during Exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Riga International Airport, Latvia, April 23, 2013. Summer Shield focuses on integration of fires and m... More
Petty officer 2nd Class Rosalie Carbonell competes
Petty officer 2nd Class Rosalie Carbonell competes in a three legged race with a girl during a community relations event at Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Roman... More
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with
Corporal Derek Harger, a reconnaissance Marine with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, secures an entry point during an urban raid while a simulated detainee is escorted to a secure location ... More
First Lt. Tomas Salviejo plays jump rope with an orphan
First Lt. Tomas Salviejo plays jump rope with an orphan at Idu Tennis Club in Mamaia, Romania, May 1, 2013. BSRF-13 works with United Hands Romania, a non-profit organization, to enhance the quality of life of... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Wesley Lanier (right), a team leader
U.S. Marine Cpl. Wesley Lanier (right), a team leader with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, provides instruction to fellow Marines with BSRF-13 and Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Europe while integrated patro... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 demonstrate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 demonstrate fire mission approval techniques to Latvian and Lithuanian soldiers in the Combat Operations Center during exercise Summer Shield 10 aboard Camp Adazi... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 compete with Romanian soldiers during a sports day event in Dej, Romania, June 1, 2013. BSRF-13 is partnered with soldiers from the Romanian Land Forc... More
Maj. Tim Robertson, a Marine Forces Europe planning
Maj. Tim Robertson, a Marine Forces Europe planning and logistics officer, discusses plans for the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force in March 2012 with members of the Romanian and Bulgarian militaries and fel... More