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October, 2013

BSRF 14 Marines, sailors train with non-lethal capabilities October 30, 2013 — Today’s ever-changing battlefield requires a unique assemblage of weaponry. Non-lethal weapons are specifically employed in order to incapacitate people or equipment with minimal casualties. This resource provides an advantage in issues of riot control, crisis management and detainee handling. Black Sea Rotational Force 14, the first year-long MORE

Nigeria; perfect setting for unique multinational Marine exercise October 29, 2013 — Southern Nigeria is known for its riverines, dense foliage and abundance of wildlife. The sandy shores and lush green trails run for miles. The atmosphere, complete with humidity and an ever shining sun, staged an environment for the international forces of Africa Partnership Station 13 to conduct their training in some challenging tropical MORE

Marines, sailors, soldiers take part in Platinum Lynx October 18, 2013 — Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 conducted training with Romanian soldiers from the 812th Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Bistrita, Romania, Oct. 7 to 12, 2013.Platinum Lynx kicked-off with an opening ceremony to begin the engagement and partnership between U.S. and Romanian forces. Marines, sailors and soldiers conducted MORE

Marines, sailors with BSRF-14 execute drill to sustain medical capabilities October 17, 2013 — Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 participated in a mass-casualty drill to further educate and prepare junior sailors, combat-lifesaver certified Marines, and Marines in the Quick Reaction Force at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, Oct. 14, 2013.The drill started when Marines playing soccer encountered a simulated suicide bomber. MORE

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