The Pease Greeters at Pease International Airport,
The Pease Greeters at Pease International Airport, honor U.S. service members traveling through on their way to participate in Western Accord 2012, Pease International Airport, Portsmouth, N.H., July 8, 2012. W... More
Distinguished visitors watch a demonstration by the
Distinguished visitors watch a demonstration by the Marines and multi-national forces participating inExercise Western Accord 2012. Distinguished visitors included: Gen. Carter F. Ham, the commander of U.S. Afr... More
A member of the Senegalese special forces participating
A member of the Senegalese special forces participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, runs up a staircase to clear the second floor of a building at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service me... More
U.S. Navy HM3 Joseph Sheilds and U.S. Air Force 1st
U.S. Navy HM3 Joseph Sheilds and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sara Burton remove sutures from a Senegalese patient in Thiès, Senegal, July 16, 2012. Sheilds and Burton are participating in Western Accord 2012, a mult... More
Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine
Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, teach members of the Senegalese special forces how to clear a room in a "tape house" during urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. serv... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, a dentist with
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, a dentist with the Vermont Air National Guard removes a tooth from the mouth of a Senegalese woman in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. Davis is participating in Western Accor... More
Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command,
Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, watches a riot-control demonstration during his visit to Exercise Western Accord 2012. Distinguished visitors included: Gen. Carter F. Ham, the commander of... More
Marines and Gambian soldiers conduct a fire-on-the-move
Marines and Gambian soldiers conduct a fire-on-the-move at targets from 25 yards during a combat marksmanship training range during Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques ... More
As a preview for upcoming non-lethal weapons training,
As a preview for upcoming non-lethal weapons training, Sgt. Jonah L. Salyers, a Morrow, Ohio, native, and rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, demonstrates shield-and-baton techniques in front of ... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Kara Zummo with the 11th Marines,
U.S. Marine Maj. Kara Zummo with the 11th Marines, Civil Affairs, plays Frisbee with two Senegalese children at a medical clinic in Thiès, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Zummo is working in support of Western Accord 2... More
U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen
U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines take part in a multi-national formation for the opening ceremonies of Western Accord 2012, Thiès, Senegal, Jul... More
Local villagers of Thies, Senegal, wait in line to
Local villagers of Thies, Senegal, wait in line to be let in the gates of the clinic here, July 11. The medical care provided by the U.S. is part of Exercise Western Accord 2012. U.S. service members, primarily... More
The Pease Greeters at Pease International Airport,
The Pease Greeters at Pease International Airport, honor U.S. service members traveling through on their way to participate in Western Accord 2012, Pease International Airport, Portsmouth, N.H., July 8, 2012. W... More
A Gambian soldier fires a hammered-pair, or two shots
A Gambian soldier fires a hammered-pair, or two shots fired in rapid succession, at a distance of 15-yards for a combat marksmanship training range during Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic combat marksmanship... More
Combined U.S. and African forces move to clear a building
Combined U.S. and African forces move to clear a building during urban combat techniques training; July 13. U.S. service members; primarily Reservists from the Marines; Army; Navy; and Air Force are taking part... More
A Gambian soldier salutes during Senegal’s national
A Gambian soldier salutes during Senegal’s national anthem during the opening ceremonies for Western Accord 2012, Thiès, Senegal, July 9, 2012. U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from the ... More
Sergeant Jasmine Schlegel and Cpl. Donald J. Harrison,
Sergeant Jasmine Schlegel and Cpl. Donald J. Harrison, radio operators with 4th Medical Battalion, search a simulated casualty for weapons before rushing him into the Forward Resuscitative Surgery Suite for a c... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, a dentist with
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, a dentist with the Vermont Air National Guard removes a tooth from the mouth of a Senegalese woman in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. Davis is participating in Western Accor... More
In honor of Bastille Day, Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander
In honor of Bastille Day, Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, receives a French military ration from Lt. Col. Philippe Sauvin, representative for French troops, during his visit to Exercise We... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for WA-12 and Brig. Gen. Papa Samba Kamara, the Chief of Staff for the Army Senegalese Forces, salute the Senegalese flag during their national anthem as par... More
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanitarian outreach into the community during Exercise West... More
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanitarian outreach into the community during Exercise West... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, Amn. Ashley Shepardson
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, Amn. Ashley Shepardson and SSgt. Sarah Hart with the Vermont Air National Guard medical group prepare a Senegalese child to have a tooth removed, Thiès, Senegal, July 10, 2... More
A soldier from Burkina Faso admires the USMC sticker
A soldier from Burkina Faso admires the USMC sticker that was presented as a token gift for graduating the intelligence capacity building workshop taught by the Marines during Western Accord. The workshop gave ... More
Capt. Arturo Nagy, intelligence officer from Marine
Capt. Arturo Nagy, intelligence officer from Marine Forces Africa, collects classroom votes to determine the winner of the final intelligence brief conducted by West African military forces. The intelligence ca... More
Lance Corporal Colt D. McGinnis, a Farmersville, Ohio,
Lance Corporal Colt D. McGinnis, a Farmersville, Ohio, native and crowd-control instructor from 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, teaches the importance of keeping “the guard” up while teaching basic baton t... More
Lt. Col Spencer Farrar and Capt. Arturo Nagy, intelligence
Lt. Col Spencer Farrar and Capt. Arturo Nagy, intelligence officers from Marine Forces Africa, count classroom votes to determine the winner of the final intelligence brief conducted by West African military fo... More
Second Lt. Issa Sienou of the West African nation Burkina
Second Lt. Issa Sienou of the West African nation Burkina Faso, receives a graduation certificate for completing a Marine Corps sponsored intelligence capacity building workshop during Western Accord. The works... More
The camp set up for the combined forces taking part
The camp set up for the combined forces taking part in Exercise Western Accord 2012, where there are more than 1,200 U.S. and African partner troops living, July 12. WA-12 is a multi-lateral exercise with Seneg... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Patrick McCabe, a medic with the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Patrick McCabe, a medic with the Vermont Army National Guard checks the blood pressure of a Senegalese patient at a medical clinic in Thiès, Senegal, July 12, 2012. McCabe is working as par... More
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a vehicle search using a mirror after a demonstration from U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, July 12. The training taking place is part of Exercise W... More
A Senegalese child waits outside a medical clinic that
A Senegalese child waits outside a medical clinic that is part of Western Accord 2012 in Thiès, Senegal, July 12, 2012. U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from the Army, Navy, Air Force an... More
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012 load gear onto busses in preparation to go to the airport in Cleveland, July 7. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Marines, Army, Navy, and... More
As a preview for upcoming non-lethal weapons training,
As a preview for upcoming non-lethal weapons training, Sgt. Jonah L. Salyers, a Morrow, Ohio, native, and rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, demonstrates shield-and-baton techniques in front of ... More
Before the start of training for Exercise Western Accord,
Before the start of training for Exercise Western Accord, Navy surgeons and corpsmen from the 4th Medical Battalion treat a simulated patient in the First-Aid Resuscitative Surgery Suite during a casualty evacu... More
A Senegalese child plays while waiting with her mother
A Senegalese child plays while waiting with her mother outside a medical clinic that is part of Western Accord 2012, Thiès, Senegal, July 10, 2012. U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dumke with Weapons Company,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dumke with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, instructs commandos from Senegal on patrol tactics in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. Dumke is participating in Western Accord 2012... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kolton Loomis, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kolton Loomis, a combat engineer with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, tightens lug nuts on a watchtower he is helping construct in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. Loomis is participa... More
Lance Corporal Dominic D. Walicki, a native of Cincinnati,
Lance Corporal Dominic D. Walicki, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, an instructor for the crowd control event from 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, teaches the importance of shield-line integrity, keeping shie... More
Lance Cpl. Colt Mcginnis, a team leader with Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Colt Mcginnis, a team leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, instructs a member of the Guinea army on the correct way to execute baton strikes during non-lethal weapons training, July... More
Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, a civil affairs Marines with
Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, a civil affairs Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, digs a trench in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanita... More
Lance Corporal Colt D. McGinnis, a Farmersville, Ohio,
Lance Corporal Colt D. McGinnis, a Farmersville, Ohio, native and crowd-control instructor with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, urges the soldiers to march loudly and in-step to increase intimidation and e... More
Lance Cpl. Evan Ellsworth, a basic water support technician
Lance Cpl. Evan Ellsworth, a basic water support technician with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, checks water filters in the lightweight water purification system here, July 10. The water purification system su... More
Senegalese Admiral Ousmane Ibrahima Sall, Deputy Chief
Senegalese Admiral Ousmane Ibrahima Sall, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces for Senegal, along with other distinguished visitors from participating partner nations visit the Marines, soldiers, sailors, ... More
U.S. service members carry a local woman unable to
U.S. service members carry a local woman unable to walk into the gates of the clinic in Thies, Senegal, July 11. The medical care provided by the U.S. is part of Exercise Western Accord 2012. U.S. service membe... More
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company,
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, posts security in a window during urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists ... More
During a visit from distinguished guests, Master Gunnery
During a visit from distinguished guests, Master Gunnery Sgt. Teresa J. Cardwell, the personnel officer for Exercise Western Accord 2012 and Seymour, Mo., native, salutes Senegalese Admiral Ousmane Ibrahima Sal... More
To build proficiency for firing on the move, Marines
To build proficiency for firing on the move, Marines and Gambian soldiers move from the 25-yard firing line to the 15-yard firing line during a combat marksmanship range for Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic ... More
Lance Cpl. Jesus Montoya, a radio operator with 4th
Lance Cpl. Jesus Montoya, a radio operator with 4th Marine Division, listens to the radio in the combat operations center here, July 17. Radio communications is an essential part of exercises such as Western Ac... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, instructs a member of the Guinee army on the correct way to execute baton strikes during non-lethal weapons training,... More
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Winner with the Vermont
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Winner with the Vermont Army National Guard treats a Senegalese child in Thies, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Winner is working as part of a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) in conjunct... More
Class instructor, Lt. Col. Spencer Farrar, Intelligence
Class instructor, Lt. Col. Spencer Farrar, Intelligence Officer from Marine Forces Africa, presents an intelligence capacity building workshop to multi-national forces during Exercise Western Accord, giving the... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Steven Trala, a critical care nurse
U.S. Air Force Maj. Steven Trala, a critical care nurse with the Vermont Air National Guard, checks the blood pressure of a Senegalese patient in Thies, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Trala is working as part of a hum... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Angela Welsh, a physician assistant
U.S. Air Force Capt. Angela Welsh, a physician assistant and Senior Airman Gabriele Stevens, a medical technician, both with the Vermont Air National Guard, help to treat a Senegalese woman in Thies, Senegal, J... More
Capt. Arturo Nagy, Intelligence Officer from Marine
Capt. Arturo Nagy, Intelligence Officer from Marine Forces Africa, counts classroom votes to determine the winner of the final intelligence brief conducted by West African military forces. The intelligence capa... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, a dentist with
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gordon Davis, a dentist with the Vermont Air National Guard removes a tooth from the mouth of a Senegalese woman, Thiès, Senegal, July 10, 2012. Davis is participating in Western Accord ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard N. Harris Jr., director
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard N. Harris Jr., director of Joint Staff, Vermont National Guard, visits with medical staff and patients in Thiès, Senegal, July 12, 2012. U.S. service members, primarily reservi... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for Exercise Western Accord 2012 and Brig. Gen. Pape Samba Kamara, the commander of Senegalese forces for WA-12, salutes during Senegal's national anthem dur... More
Gunnery Sgt. JD Baters and Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, civil
Gunnery Sgt. JD Baters and Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, civil affairs Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, dig holes in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a c... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for WA-12 and Brig. Gen. Papa Samba Kamara, the Chief of Staff for the Army Senegalese Forces, conduct a pass-in-review during the closing ceremony for Exerc... More
Capt. Regis Chamboredon, a French intelligence officer
Capt. Regis Chamboredon, a French intelligence officer seated center among many West African military forces, critiques a Senegalese military officer during the final intelligence brief. The intelligence capaci... More
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company,
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, and two members of the Senegalese army move to clear a building during urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. s... More
Colonel Douglas Fairfeld, Chief of Staff for U.S. Marine
Colonel Douglas Fairfeld, Chief of Staff for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, presents Senegalese Admiral Ousmane Ibrahima Sall, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, a gift for being the host c... More
In a forward-deployed dental suite, Navy Capt. Paul
In a forward-deployed dental suite, Navy Capt. Paul Bowersox, a dentist, and HM3 Andrine Randle, a dental technician, from 4th Dental Battalion, treat a U.S. Marine patient during Exercise Western Accord 2012. ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Monica Ploof, with the Vermont Army
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Monica Ploof, with the Vermont Army National Guard listens to the heartbeat of a Senegalese child at a medical clinic in Thiès, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Ploof is working as part of a humanitar... More
U.S. Marine Col. Anthony Fernandez III, Western Accord
U.S. Marine Col. Anthony Fernandez III, Western Accord taskforce commander and Brig. Gen. Pape Samba Kamara, commander of the Senegalese forces, salute during the opening ceremonies for Western Accord 2012, Thi... More
U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen
U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines are honored by the Pease Greeters while passing through Pease International Airport, Portsmouth, N.H., July 8,... More
Working with a Burkina Faso partner for Exercise Western
Working with a Burkina Faso partner for Exercise Western Accord 2012, Cpl. Kyle A. Chaney, an instructor for the crowd-control event with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and native of Cincinn... More
In front of key leaders from West African partner nations
In front of key leaders from West African partner nations participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, Lance Cpl. Matthew F. Brandt, a rifleman from 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Marysville, Ohio, n... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, instructs a member of the Guinea army on the correct way to execute baton strikes during non-lethal weapons training... More
During some free time at the range for Exercise Western
During some free time at the range for Exercise Western Accord 2012, Lance Cpl. Frederick P. Shearon, a rifleman from 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Columbus, Ohio, native, shows some Gambian soldiers ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Charron, a medic with the Vermont
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Charron, a medic with the Vermont Army National Guard triages a Senegalese patient at a medical clinic in Thies, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Charron is working as part of a humanitarian civic a... More
Lance Corporals Chris C. Holloway and Dominic D. Walicki,
Lance Corporals Chris C. Holloway and Dominic D. Walicki, and Pfc. Kenneth T. Martin, assistant crowd control instructors with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, simulate a riot for the Burkina Faso partners ... More
Capt. Assane Diallo, a doctor with the Burkina Faso
Capt. Assane Diallo, a doctor with the Burkina Faso Armed Forces and Staff Sgt. Scott Sprano, a medic with the Vermont Army National Guard discuss treatment with a Senegalese patient at a clinic in Thiès, Seneg... More
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Winner with the Vermont
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Winner with the Vermont Army National Guard treats a Senegalese child in Thies, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Winner is working as part of a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) in conjunct... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Cochran a clinical nurse
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Cochran a clinical nurse with the Vermont Air National Guard, comforts a Senegalese man as he is treated for a wound check, Thiès, Senegal, July 10, 2012. Cochran is working as part of... More
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012 check out of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines home training center in preparation to depart for the airport in Cleveland, July 7. U.S. service members, primar... More
Before the start of training for Exercise Western Accord,
Before the start of training for Exercise Western Accord, Navy surgeons and corpsmen from the 4th Medical Battalion treat a simulated patient in the First-Aid Resuscitative Surgery Suite during a casualty evacu... More
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a vehicle search using a mirror after a demonstration from U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, July 12. The training taking place is part of Exercise W... More
Capt. Arturo Nagy, intelligence officer from Marine
Capt. Arturo Nagy, intelligence officer from Marine Forces Africa, distributes handouts to West African military forces during an intelligence capacity building workshop sponsored during Exercise Western Accord... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Kelvin Collins salutes during the
Master Gunnery Sgt. Kelvin Collins salutes during the opening ceremonies of Western Accord 2012, Thiès, Senegal, July 9, 2012. U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from the Army, Navy, Air F... More
A member of the Burkina Faso army participating in
A member of the Burkina Faso army participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, practices clearing a window at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Mar... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard N. Harris Jr., director
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard N. Harris Jr., director of Joint Staff, Vermont National Guard, speaks with Capt. Assane Diallo, a doctor with the Burkina Faso Armed Forces and Staff Sgt. Scott Sprano, a medi... More
Cpl. John P. Maggard, a range coach from 3rd Battalion
Cpl. John P. Maggard, a range coach from 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, inspects the chamber of a Gambian soldier to ensure it is safe to proceed to the next course of fire during a combat marksmanship ran... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for Exercise Western Accord 2012 and Brig. Gen. Pape Samba Kamara, the commander of Senegalese forces for WA-12, salutes the troops during a pass-in-review d... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Brinker with Lima Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Brinker with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, instructs members of Guinea's armed forces on performing vehicle searches in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. Brinker is participat... More
Sgt. Ibrahim Seima, a nurse with the Senegalese armed
Sgt. Ibrahim Seima, a nurse with the Senegalese armed forces passes out medical charting booklets to patients that have returned for treatment, outside a clinic in Thies, Senegal, July 12, 2012. Seima is partic... More
More than three hundred Senegalese men, women and children
More than three hundred Senegalese men, women and children wait outside a clinic to be seen in Thiès, Senegal, July 12, 2012. The clinic is staffed by a multiple nations as part of Western Accord, a multi-later... More
Gear is staged and prepared to be loaded on an airplane
Gear is staged and prepared to be loaded on an airplane that will take the participants of Exercise Western Accord 2012 to Dakar, Africa in the Cleveland International Airport, July 7. U.S. service members, pri... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Cochran a clinical nurse
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Cochran a clinical nurse with the Vermont Air National Guard cleans the wound of a Senegalese child in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. Cochran is working as part of a humanitarian civic... More
Lance Cpl. Jason R. Demopoulos, a Columbus, Ohio, native
Lance Cpl. Jason R. Demopoulos, a Columbus, Ohio, native and rifleman with 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, lines up among Gambian soldiers to shoot from the pivot. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techn... More
U.S. Air Force Captain Sara Burton, a clinical nurse
U.S. Air Force Captain Sara Burton, a clinical nurse with the Vermont Air National Guard and 2nd Lt. Abdoulie Faal, a nurse with the Gambian Armed Forces prepare to check the blood pressure of a Senegalese woma... More
Members of the U.S. Marine Corp, Vermont Air National
Members of the U.S. Marine Corp, Vermont Air National Guard, Peace Corp, and the Armed Forces of Burkina Faso, Guinea and Gambia all collaborated to educate Senegalese children on the importance of preventative... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col Steven Metze, 3rd Infantry Division,
U.S. Army Lt. Col Steven Metze, 3rd Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, speaks with Lt. Col Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, operations commander for the Guinea armed forces, through interpreter Henri Bore in ... More
During some free time at the range for Exercise Western
During some free time at the range for Exercise Western Accord 2012, Lance Cpl. Frederick P. Shearon, a rifleman from 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Columbus, Ohio, native, shows some Gambian soldiers ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Hooiquoc Nguyen directs Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Hooiquoc Nguyen directs Lance Cpl. Michael Busman, both combat engineers with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, forward with a stack of beams a watchtower in Thies, Senegal, July 11, 2012. ... More
Mont Rolland, the training area for Exercise Western
Mont Rolland, the training area for Exercise Western Accord 2012, supports more than 1200 U.S. and African service members through the duration of the exercise. WA-12 is a multi-lateral exercise with Senegalese... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sara Burton flushes out the
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sara Burton flushes out the ear of a Senegalese woman in Thiès, Senegal, July 16, 2012. Burton is participating in Western Accord 2012, a multi-lateral exercise with Senegalese, several W... More
U.S. Marines sing the Marine's Hymn while being honored
U.S. Marines sing the Marine's Hymn while being honored by the Pease Greeters, Pease International Airport, Portsmouth, N.H., July 8, 2012. U.S. service members, primarily reservists and guardsmen from the Army... More
In a field dental suite, Navy Capt. Paul Bowersox,
In a field dental suite, Navy Capt. Paul Bowersox, a dentist, and HM3 Andrine Randle, a dental technician, from 4th Dental Battalion, treat a U.S. Marine patient during Exercise Western Accord 2012. Exercise We... More