U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan E. Scott, Battalion Commander
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan E. Scott, Battalion Commander for 9th Engineer Support Battalion, recognizes Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 for their outstanding performance thus far during his visit to the v... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 rush through a trench during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Knoll with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Knoll with Task Force Koa Moana, is searched by the Papua New Guinea Defence Force posing as a possible threat at the entry control point, during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Ba... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, left, an
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, left, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, patrols on a range at the Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to impro... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus E. Vasquez, heavy equipment
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus E. Vasquez, heavy equipment operator, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, unloads cement for vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 7, 2016. Marines an... More
Deputy Chief of Mission, Doug Sonnek, Fiji Ambassador,
Deputy Chief of Mission, Doug Sonnek, Fiji Ambassador, and U.S. Marine Maj. Todd A. Peterson, Commanding Officer of Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 participate in the closing ceremony dedicated to their vertical cons... More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman John J. Bustamante, Preventive
U.S. Navy Hospitalman John J. Bustamante, Preventive Medicine Technician with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fij... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, conduct ladder well training during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 19, 2016. Throughout the deployme... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, conclude Exercise Koa Moana with a series of events which included a moto run, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 23, 2016. T... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder and U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class, steel worker, Daniel Rojas, with Task Force Koa Moana, build trusses in preparation for the construction of a nine room school in F... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 run during
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 run during a live fire drill at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhan... 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, throws a blue body grenade at a target during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, attend the opening ceremony for Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 18, 2016. Throughout the deployment th... More
U.S. Navy Corpsman, Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob L.
U.S. Navy Corpsman, Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob L. Gill, demonstrates the use of a tourniquet in a Combat Life Saver class for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, P... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Todd A. Peterson, Commander of Task
U.S. Marine Maj. Todd A. Peterson, Commander of Task Force Koa Moana and Commander of Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo, exchange gifts during the closing ceremony of Exercise Koa... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces participate in a closing ceremony dedicated to their vertical construction training held in Fiji o... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment th... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tony D. Jackson, with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tony D. Jackson, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, uses a R8 Global Positioning System to calculate elevations during vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 2, 20... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct patrolling
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct patrolling drills aboard the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), June 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security, law enforcement, and infantry trainin... More
Father Ekuasi Manu, blesses the structure that was
Father Ekuasi Manu, blesses the structure that was built as a result of the vertical construction training conducting by U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and the Republic of Fiji Military Force on O... More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Pvt. M. Aganisimai
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Pvt. M. Aganisimai and Pvt. A. Vakaliwaliwa construct a shelter from surrounding vegetation during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines appl... More
U.S. service members with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and
U.S. service members with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and French Forces do burpees at Plum Barracks, New Caledonia, June 30, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance mil... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary A. Barnett with Task Force
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary A. Barnett with Task Force Koa Moana, briefs marines on the nomenclature of the M32 Grenade Launcher before live fire during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 conduct
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 conduct patrol base operations with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces at Ovalau, Fiji, July 7, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will sh... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load magazines
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load magazines at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance military-to... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Yoon S. Jun with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Yoon S. Jun with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau, Fi... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. David Fohlbrook, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. David Fohlbrook, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, fires a M240B Medium Machinegun during a live fire drill at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Mo... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct a
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct a movement at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance militar... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 4, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engineering... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldier Pvt. M. Aganisimai
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldier Pvt. M. Aganisimai collects bark from trees to use as string during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they hav... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces mount trusses during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 25, 2016. Marines and S... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David M. Leikwold, Sergeant Major
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David M. Leikwold, Sergeant Major of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, addresses Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 on the importance of their training at Ovalau, Fiji, July ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Donald Conde III with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Sgt. Donald Conde III with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, acting platoon commander for patrol base operations, uses a terrain model to brief his platoon of integrated Marines and Soldiers from the Repub... More
The female student body from St. John’s College invited
The female student body from St. John’s College invited U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 to their hostel for traditional food, drinks and entertainment, Ovalau, Fiji, July 10, 2016. The host nation ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces mount trusses during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 24, 2016. Marines and S... More
The female student body from St. John’s College invited
The female student body from St. John’s College invited U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 to their hostel for traditional food, drinks and entertainment, Ovalau, Fiji, July 10, 2016. The host nation ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, head out
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, head out to simulate an ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering and infantry skills with Fijians to stre... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
The female student body from St. John’s College invited
The female student body from St. John’s College invited U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 to their hostel for traditional food, drinks and entertainment, Ovalau, Fiji, July 10, 2016. The host nation ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Quanje R. Hill with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Cpl. Quanje R. Hill with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 dances for the female student body of St. John’s college, Ovalau, Fiji, July 10, 2016. The host nation has shown great hospitality towards the Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt. Andrew Buck, an infantry officer
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt. Andrew Buck, an infantry officer with Task Force Koa Moana 17, fires an M203 grenade launcher during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyreke Wiggins, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyreke Wiggins, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, fires a M32A1 multi-shot grenade launcher during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 2... More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Spr. Tevita
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Spr. Tevita Cuvatoka lays down cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment thr... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 provide security
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 provide security during a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Pass, an infantryman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Pass, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, stands at a range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
U.S. Marines Sgt. Logan R. Saint-Pierre and Sgt. Preston
U.S. Marines Sgt. Logan R. Saint-Pierre and Sgt. Preston G. Thompson, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, supervise Marines unloading cement for vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, J... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 gather prior
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 gather prior to a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Juan S. Peres, a water support
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Juan S. Peres, a water support technician with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, measures the total dissolve solids in the creek water with a TDS meter at Ovalau, Fiji, July 3, 2016. Marines and... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana arrive to their
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana arrive to their second host nation, Papua New Guinea, aboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), June 17, 2016. Throughout the deployment the Marines and Sailors with the task force... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct integrated fire-team buddy rushes on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Meza, communications
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Meza, communications specialists, with Task Force Koa Moana, radios in mission essential information to the command and control center during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Pa... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Taz A. Burleson with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Cpl. Taz A. Burleson with Task Force Koa Moana, becomes certified to fire the X26E Human Electro-Muscular Incapacitation device during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 19... More
U.S. Navy Corpsman, Hospital Man John J. Bustamante,
U.S. Navy Corpsman, Hospital Man John J. Bustamante, conducts a Combat Life Saver class for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Throu... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, conclude Exercise Koa Moana with a series of events which included a moto run, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 23, 2016. T... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Connor J. Vermette and Cpl.
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Connor J. Vermette and Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley level cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment thr... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 4, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engineering... More
U.S. Infantry Marines, 1st Platoon, with Task Force
U.S. Infantry Marines, 1st Platoon, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Infantry Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces pose for a group photo on Ovalau, Fiji, July 19, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Fo... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley with Task Force Koa Moana, demonstrates how to apprehend suspicious personnel at and entry control point, during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 19, ... More
Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces prepare food with surrounding vegetation during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have learned ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, run to their objective point for a simulated military operation urban terrain patrol during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Rockett, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Rockett, an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana 17, climbs a ladder as a part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization obstacle course at Plum, New Caledonia, June 30, 2017... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Todd A. Peterson, Commander of Task
U.S. Marine Maj. Todd A. Peterson, Commander of Task Force Koa Moana awards Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers with certificates of participation for Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea,... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Ewton, left, and
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Ewton, left, and Lance Cpl. Austin Bazarivera, infantrymen with Task Force Koa Moana 17, prepare 7.62 millimeter rounds for a live fire range at the Plum Barracks Training Ar... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Tyler 1Armentaro with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Pfc. Tyler 1Armentaro with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, sharpens his wooden spear during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have learned ... More
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Spr. Tevita
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldiers Spr. Tevita Cuvatoka levels cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throug... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, attend the opening ceremony for Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 18, 2016. Throughout the deployment th... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance L. Lee with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance L. Lee with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 drinks cocoanut water for hydration during jungle survival training on Ovalua, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct a
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct a patrol at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance military-... More
U.S. Navy Corpsman, Hospital Man John J. Bustamante,
U.S. Navy Corpsman, Hospital Man John J. Bustamante, teaches the Papua New Guinea Defence Force different casualty evacuation carries during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, conclude Exercise Koa Moana with a series of events which included a moto run, closing ceremony and a native Papuan cookout, Tauram... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James T. Tedder with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James T. Tedder with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, welds trusses on top of a room to build a roof during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 24, 2016. Marines and Sailors wi... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival techniques they have ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kirra Senne, Hospital
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kirra Senne, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Noah A. Bigbee, with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Noah A. Bigbee, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Republic of Fiji Military Forces Pvt. Iliesa Naqovu conduct integrated fire-team buddy rushes on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Fiji is p... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, with Task
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, welds trusses during vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J G. Venegas III, with Task
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J G. Venegas III, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, provides security during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, conduct ladder well training during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Throughout the deployme... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley with Task Force Koa
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley with Task Force Koa Moana, fires the M32 Grenade Launcher with 40MM foam batons during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 21, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitio... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
Fijians welcome Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 with food
Fijians welcome Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 with food and entertainment provided by the local students at St. Johns College, Ovalau Fiji, July 3, 2016. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engi... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, maneuver through treacherous terrain during their patrol base operations, Ovalau, Fiji, July 8, 2016. Marines... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ethan F. Maltby and Fiji Military
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ethan F. Maltby and Fiji Military Forces Soldier Spr. Epeli Tukana reinforce cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Nathan D. Lyons and Cpl. Derek
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Nathan D. Lyons and Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineers with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 4, 2016. ... 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 at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is de... More