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 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
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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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 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
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ray Crumity, a steel
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ray Crumity, a steel worker (Right) and Petty Officer 1st Class Joe McFadden, a builder, both originally with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, and currently attached with... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Abraham Aaron with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Abraham Aaron 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 Cpl. Jacob W. Anderson with Task Force
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob W. Anderson 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
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
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
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 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 the vertical construction training held in Fiji on ... 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 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout ... 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. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 launches a simulated grenade while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on O... 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, measures center lines for concrete footers during vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 2, 2016. Marines and S... 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 constructs a shelter from surrounding vegetation during jungle survival training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 15, 2016. Marines applied survival te... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Rojas, a steel
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Rojas, a steel worker originally with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, currently with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, welds metal beams together during vertical constru... 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 the vertical construction training held in Fiji on ... 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
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, Sailors, and Soldiers from the Republic
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, conduct vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaias Pachicano and Republic of Fiji
U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaias Pachicano and Republic of Fiji Military Forces Soldier Spr. Tevita Cuvatoka lay down cement blocks during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 20, 2016. Fiji is part of T... 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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
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. Marine Lance Cpl. Connor J. Vermette, with Task
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Connor J. Vermette, 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, J... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus Marquez with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus Marquez with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 guides Marines while roofing during vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 25, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force 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 vertical construction training on Ovalau, Fiji, July 22, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s d... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Krohn, with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Krohn, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, takes a knee during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering and infantry ski... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joseph O. Osorio, with Task Force
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joseph O. Osorio, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, camouflages himself with vegetation during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share... 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
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 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. 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. Marine Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineer
U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineer with task Force Koa Moana 16.2, cuts steel for vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deploym... 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 conduct
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, 16.2 conduct vertical construction training at St. Johns College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 3, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force will share engineering skills with ... 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 climbs a cocoanut tree 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 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
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. 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. 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