While working in a newly-built motor transport facility,
While working in a newly-built motor transport facility, Lance Cpl. William Hernandez, a motor transport operator, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, and native of Orlando, Fl., performs a Limited Technical Inspect... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 and soldiers with the 812th Mechanized Infantry Brigade stand in formation for the opening ceremony to kick-off Platinum Lynx in Bistrita, Romania, Oct. 7-... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Ryan Eagle and James Brown,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Ryan Eagle and James Brown, members of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, place a plate carrier on a young Romanian girl aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Ai... More
Black Sea Rotational Force Marines complete pull-ups
Black Sea Rotational Force Marines complete pull-ups as part of the initial physical fitness test, for Corporal’s Leadership Course, at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Feb. 21, 2015. The PFT was conducte... More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stretches prior to the Transylvania 50 kilometer race in Bran, Romania, May 20, 2017. Over 50 Marines battled through challenging courses of the 20km, 30km, or... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 perform
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 perform ground-fighting techniques during a company-level physical training event aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 20, 2018. Practicing groun... More
U.S. Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from
U.S. Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment maneuver in up-armored humvees while conducting live-fire training during exercise Platinum Eagle at the Platoon Attack rang... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 take part
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 take part in a parade in celebration of Great Union day in Bucharest, Romania, Dec. 1, 2014. The Marine’s participation was a show of friendship and partnership in comme... More
Soldiers with the Romanian army, 9th Mechanized Infantry
Soldiers with the Romanian army, 9th Mechanized Infantry Brigade based out of Constanta, Romania, stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Black Sea Rotational Force-14, Sept. 13. The opening ceremony... More
Lieutenant Col. Joel F. Schmidt, commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. Joel F. Schmidt, commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 and 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division speaks with a local reporter during a parade for Great Union Day at Bucha... More
U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force bow
U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force bow their heads during a memorial service ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Oct. 23, 2015. The ceremony was held in memory of the lives lost in the 1983 ... More
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe demonstrated their capabilities in Marine Corps martial arts, non-lethal weapons, foreign weapons handling and combat lifesaving to Mircea cel... More
Attendees of the Non-Commissioned Officer Development
Attendees of the Non-Commissioned Officer Development Seminar pose for a group photo during the three-day seminar in Bucharest, Romania, April 3. The seminar included senior officials from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Az... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 practice mountaineering techniques alongside Romanian soldiers with the 22nd Battalion, 61st Mountain Brigade in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania Nov. 25, 2013 duri... More
Sergeant Maj. Michael Rowan, sergeant major of 3rd
Sergeant Maj. Michael Rowan, sergeant major of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and part of Black Sea Rotational Force 14, marches the Marines and sailors to a halt after completing a ba... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor with the Black Sea Rotational Force,
A U.S. Navy Sailor with the Black Sea Rotational Force, center, engages with the Romanian media during a soccer tournament at Buftea Soccer Center in Bucharest, Romania, Oct. 20, 2015. Marines participated in t... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force form a
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force form a wedge for riot control during a non-lethal weapons training class aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 10, 2016. Military forces use riot cont... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force play a
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force play a game of corn hole during a battalion function aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 2, 2016. Military unit functions are held to build camarade... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel, commander
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin J. Ansel, commander of Black Sea Rotational Force, speaks to the Marines and sailors during Lance Corporal Seminar, class 03-16 graduation ceremony aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu A... More
Romanian soldiers from the 911th Infantry Battalion
Romanian soldiers from the 911th Infantry Battalion fire downrange during the live-fire exercise of Platinum Lynx 16-4 aboard Babadag Training Area, April 21, 2016. During Platinum Lynx 16-4, Allies from the Un... More
Lance Cpl. Jarod Parker, a Marine with Weapons Company,
Lance Cpl. Jarod Parker, a Marine with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force 14, inserts tracer rounds into an M240B machine gun while he participates in routine we... More
An Armenian soldier fires from a knee while conducting
An Armenian soldier fires from a knee while conducting live-fire training during exercise Platinum Eagle at the platoon attack range in Babadag Training Area, Romania, May 8, 2014. Exercise Platinum Eagle is a ... More
A Macedonian soldier provides security as he practices
A Macedonian soldier provides security as he practices how to navigate through danger areas during exercise Platinum Eagle at the platoon attack range in Babadag, Romania, May 15, 2014. Exercise Platinum Eagle ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (1/8) and 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (2/8) stand in formation with Romanian soldiers during the Black Sea Rotational Force transfer of authority cere... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 fire
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 fire M-40 A-6 sniper rifles alongside Romanian and Ukrainian snipers on an unknown distance range during Exercise Platinum Lynx 16.5 in Babadag Training Area, R... More
A barrage of artillery fire impacts a hillside to soften
A barrage of artillery fire impacts a hillside to soften targets during a live-fire range at Cincu-14 September 25. The exercise was designed to promote interoperability between both countries with military-to-... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers receive certificates
U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers receive certificates of completion during a corporals course graduation ceremony aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Dec. 18, 2015. The course was held to give junio... More
Women with a U.S. Marine Corps female engagement team
Women with a U.S. Marine Corps female engagement team operate with U.S. soldiers and Romanian soldiers by demonstrating and executing Marine Corps martial arts program techniques, non-lethal training, combat li... More
Corporal Patrick Phelan, mortarman, Weapons Company,
Corporal Patrick Phelan, mortarman, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force 14 maneuvers downrange with counterparts from the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry Battalion ... More
A Romanian T-55 Tank sends a blast downrange as it
A Romanian T-55 Tank sends a blast downrange as it takes part in a live-fire exercise during Platinum Lynx 16-4 aboard Babadag Training Area, Romania, April 21, 2016. The purpose behind Platinum Lynx is to impr... More
A team of students, with Black Sea Rotational Force,
A team of students, with Black Sea Rotational Force, conduct a team exercise, before departing to their next point, as part of the land-navigation section of Corporals Leadership Course at Mihail Kogalniceanu A... More
Lance Cpl. Alexis Pope, military police with Black
Lance Cpl. Alexis Pope, military police with Black Sea Rotational Force, practices ground fighting techniques during Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 23,... More
Lt. Col. Joshua P. Hallet, a Collierville, Tenn., native,
Lt. Col. Joshua P. Hallet, a Collierville, Tenn., native, and liaison officer, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, speaks with Romanian Master Sgt. Terebisi Florin, advisor of Romanian NCO Academies, and Master Sgt.... More
Brig. Gen. James O’Meara, Marine Forces Europe deputy
Brig. Gen. James O’Meara, Marine Forces Europe deputy commander, speaks to Cpl. Luis Cuevas after the closing ceremony for Black Sea Rotational Force 13 aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Base, Romania, August... More
General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine
General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines and Sailors with the Black Sea Rotational Force during his visit at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Dec. 25, 2015. General Ne... More
U.S. and Romanian Service members march to the front
U.S. and Romanian Service members march to the front of military national museum, "Ferdinand I" the Constanta branch, in celebration of Land Forces Day, Constanta, Romania, April 22, 2016. Romanian's celebrate ... More
United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon,
United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe, meets with Romanian Maj. Gen. Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca, chief of Romanian land f... More
A Bulgarian soldier fires from the prone position while
A Bulgarian soldier fires from the prone position while during squad attacks at exercise Platinum Eagle 14-2 in Babadag Training Area, Romania, May 22, 2014. Exercise Platinum Eagle 14-2 is a multilateral exerc... More
A Corporals Leadership Course Instructor reviews a
A Corporals Leadership Course Instructor reviews a students plotted points during the land-navigation section of the course at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Feb. 25, 2015. The 35 Marines in the course ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles E. Moore, a machine
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles E. Moore, a machine gunner with Black Sea Rotational Force, talks to students from Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, May 25, 2016. Marines participate in community re... More
Catalina Andronache, an English-German major from Ovidius
Catalina Andronache, an English-German major from Ovidius University of Constanta, talks to students from Cambridge School of Constanta about the importance of school, furthering their education, and planning f... More
Service members from countries around the world conduct
Service members from countries around the world conduct fly-overs during a military parade celebrating the National Day of Romania at Bucharest, Romania, Dec. 1, 2015. Great Union Day commemorates the assembly ... More
Romanian baseball player reveals a Captain America
Romanian baseball player reveals a Captain America shirt underneath his jersey after the 2nd annual baseball game between Romania and the United States of America in Constanta, Romania, May 12, 2018. U.S. mili... More
U.S. Airmen pose for a photograph in front of an F-22
U.S. Airmen pose for a photograph in front of an F-22 Raptor, left, and a Romanian, Romanian Army MIG 22-Lancer, right, during following a press conference aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 2... More
Sgt. Juan Urbina, a rifleman with Ground Combat Element,
Sgt. Juan Urbina, a rifleman with Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force, hands out Easter candy to local children during a family health initiative in Corbu, Romania, April 7. Marines and sailors of... More
Lieutenant Theodore Demetriou, the medical officer
Lieutenant Theodore Demetriou, the medical officer for Black Sea Rotational Force 14, gives a class over assessing a patient to a group of representatives and volunteers from various placement centers in Ovidiu... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Broadway, with Weapons Company,
Lance Cpl. Michael Broadway, with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force 14, counts ball rounds used for shooting M4 and M16 service rifles while he participates in ... More
Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, commander of U.S.
Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, commander of U.S. Marine Forces Command and U.S. Marine Forces Europe and confirmed 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines and sailors with the Black Sea Rota... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Russell Davis, Air Officer with Black
U.S. Marine Capt. Russell Davis, Air Officer with Black Sea Rotational Force, left, writes coordinates for the joint terminal attack controller training aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 1, 20... 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
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 practice mountaineering techniques alongside Romanian soldiers with the 22nd Battalion, 61st Mountain Brigade in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania Nov. 25, 2013 duri... More
Lieutenant Gen. Richard Tryon (left), commander of
Lieutenant Gen. Richard Tryon (left), commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe, talks with Romanian Maj. Gen. Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca’s staff during a Romanian-hosted dinne... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a riot control exercise during a non-lethal weapons training class aboard Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 10, 2016. Military forces use ... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force prepare
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force prepare to ignite CS gas canisters during an individual protective equipment confidence exercise aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, April 5, 2016. The purpose of t... More
Lance Cpl. Deni Stjepic scales a cliff side during
Lance Cpl. Deni Stjepic scales a cliff side during mountaineer training with Romania's 22nd Battalion, 61st Mountain Brigade in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania Nov. 25, 2013 during Exercise Platinum Lynx 14.3. BSRF-14 ... 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
Hospitalman Sean Wilson, a field medical technician
Hospitalman Sean Wilson, a field medical technician with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, observes students during the practical application of splinting a fracture during a medical seminar at Traian Placement Ce... More
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force
Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, conducted an amphibious exercise with the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry Battalion. The exercise included a beach reconn... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Pol of Black Sea
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Pol of Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fires an M16A4 service rifle from a covered position while conducting live-fire training during... More
A U.S. Marine with the Combined Arms Company unloads
A U.S. Marine with the Combined Arms Company unloads heavy equipment at Bethesda Rail Station, Romania, Dec. 6, 2015. The Marines brought the equipment from Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, to participate in ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Moore, an assualtman, with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Moore, an assualtman, with Black Sea Rotational Force prepares for a pugil stick battle during a Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 6,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division emphasizes the Black Sea Rotational Force mission to U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Roman... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire at
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire at targets 700 yards away during a three day range in Romania Oct. 19, 2017. The mortar Marines by trade, spent three days practicing the basics of marksmanship... More
Sgt. Matthew A. Houle, combat engineer detachment chief,
Sgt. Matthew A. Houle, combat engineer detachment chief, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, cuts lengths of steel that will hold up a much-needed fence for a local kindergarten of Calfa Village. Marine reserve civi... More
Staff Sgt. Travis Bryant, the maintenance chief for
Staff Sgt. Travis Bryant, the maintenance chief for Black Sea Rotational Force 14, and Chief Rodrick Jones, the BSRF-14 Battalion Aid Station’s senior enlisted advisor, assist Cpl. Jacob Melvin, a field radio o... More
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct a joint exercise utilizing Bulgarian and U.S. main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry... More
Locally-sourced Bulgarian contractors help load a M1A1
Locally-sourced Bulgarian contractors help load a M1A1 Abrams tank with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, on to a rail for movement from Bulgaria to Romania, April 11, 2016. Marines teamed up w... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ross, a radio operator with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ross, a radio operator with Black Sea Rotational Force, has no problem getting dirty to make a difference during a beautification project at Constanta City Park, Romania May 8, 2015. He... More
Being pinned down by Romanian Marines, a U.S. Marine
Being pinned down by Romanian Marines, a U.S. Marine role player, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, is detained after causing a mock riot during a peacekeeping operation during a capabilities exercise in an urban ... 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
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct combat conditioning training during a Martial Arts Instructors Course during Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2A on Mihail Kogalnic... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 participate in combat conditioning drills during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 20, 2018. MCM... More
Captain Joseph M. Pizzillo holds the Headquarters and
Captain Joseph M. Pizzillo holds the Headquarters and Service Company guidon after receiving the guidon from Capt. Todd Richardson during a change of command ceremony April 16, 2015, at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air ... More
Corporal Evan Sargent, a Marine with Black Sea Rotational
Corporal Evan Sargent, a Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force, leads his team to the final point of the land-navigation course, as part of the Corporals Leadership Course at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Roma... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 conduct
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 conduct urban clearing training using Romanian Jandarms’ weapons at the Jandarmeria Training Center in Bucharest, Romania, Sept. 8, 2016. Black Sea Rotational F... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 conduct
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 conduct a squad live-fire range aboard Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 6, 2018. BSRF Marines conduct live-fire ranges to increase readiness to respond to a... More
United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon (third
United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon (third from right), commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe, poses for a group with his staff and with Romanian Maj. ... More
United States Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Josh Mushenski,
United States Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Josh Mushenski, an infantryman with Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, looks on as two Macedonian soldiers perform mechanical arm-con... More
Sergeant Jason Albright, a team leader with Black Sea
Sergeant Jason Albright, a team leader with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, performs a function check on a M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun as part of a weapons assembly and disassembly race, held at Mihail K... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct combat conditioning training during a Martial Arts Instructors Course during Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2A on Mihail Kogalnic... More
A squad of Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force
A squad of Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 pull a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle as part of a squad competition held at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Jan. 17, 2014. The competition was de... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force participate in a formation run around Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 31, 2016. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Service Company, ... More
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 carry a
Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 carry a simulated casualty on a litter during a six-mile pack run as part of a two-week long squad competition at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Jan. 16, 2014. This com... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon J. Peterkin,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon J. Peterkin, a religious program specialist with Black Sea Rotational Force, teaches children at Hope for Children community relations event how to properly hold and th... More
Members of the Romanian band perform during and opening
Members of the Romanian band perform during and opening ceremony for Black Sea Rotational Force-14 aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Sept. 13. The opening ceremony signifies the partnership between US and Ro... More
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 take part
Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 take part in a parade in celebration of Great Union day in Bucharest, Romania, Dec. 1, 2014. The Marine’s participation was a show of friendship and partnership in comme... More
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Stevenson, commanding officer of Black
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Stevenson, commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, listens to House Armed Services Committee staff members and senior leaders from Black Sea Area Support Team during a brief at Mihail... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force celebrate
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force celebrate the Marine Corps’ 241st birthday on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Nov. 10, 2016. Marines with BSRF train in the Baltic and ... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force arrange materials to construct a patio during a visit to the Casa Benjamin placement home in Dobregea, Romania, March 26, 2016. Operation Playtime Romani... More
Serbian soldiers rush to their objectives during a
Serbian soldiers rush to their objectives during a run through of an upcoming live-fire range aboard Smardan Training Area, Romania, Feb. 23, 2017. The event was a part of Exercise Platinum Eagle, a multi-natio... More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF)
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 18.1, perform medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) drills during a joint training exercise with the U.S. Army's 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company "Witchdoctors" 2-227th Av... More
Lance Cpl. Jorden Back, an electrician with Black Sea
Lance Cpl. Jorden Back, an electrician with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 and Paramus, NJ native, performance a routine check on a generator at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Oct. 4, 2013. Back was chosen as Mar... More
Sgt. Geoffrey Wisman, a supply clerk with Black Sea
Sgt. Geoffrey Wisman, a supply clerk with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, and Lance Cpl. Justin Garn, a military policeman with BSRF-14, review their map during a land navigation class in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Ro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonas Roca, a forward
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonas Roca, a forward observer with Black Sea Rotational Force, introduces himself to one of the children during a visit to the Casa Benjamin placement home in Dobregea, Romania, Ma... More
Women with a U.S. Marine Corps female engagement team
Women with a U.S. Marine Corps female engagement team operating in Europe interact with the students of the Cambridge School of Constanta on 28 Sept. 2016, Constanta, Romania. The Marines spent two weeks doing ... More
An IAR 330 PUMA Helicopter lands aboard an open field
An IAR 330 PUMA Helicopter lands aboard an open field during a simulated causality evacuation aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Base, Romania, part of the Black Sea Rotational Force’s closing ceremony August ... More
Marines start a three-mile run as part of their initial
Marines start a three-mile run as part of their initial physical fitness test, for Corporal’s Leadership Course, at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Feb. 21, 2015. Approximately 40 Marines with Black Sea ... More
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black
U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct a joint exercise utilizing Bulgarian and U.S. main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher M. Reynolds, the
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher M. Reynolds, the executive officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, addresses the soon to be Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors during their graduation ceremony aboard Mihail... More
A U.S. Marine attached to the Black Sea Rotational
A U.S. Marine attached to the Black Sea Rotational Force fires an M9A1 on an advanced urban combat range for Platinum Lynx in the Babadag training area, Romania, Sept. 23rd, 2016. Platinum Lynx 16.5 allows Mari... More