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United States Marine Corps Lt. Col. Trevor Hall, the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, and 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, hands out certificates and congratulates the participating nations’ platoon commanders for completing non-lethal training during exercise Platinum Wolf 14’s closing ceremony aboard South Base, Serbia, July 11, 2014. This is the first iteration of the Platinum Wolf exercise, hosted by Serbia, with members of the Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Macedonian and United States militaries participating in the exercise. The exercise focused on non-lethal system training and peacetime operations in order to foster greater interoperability with each other while promoting peace and prosperity in the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions of Eastern Europe. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

United States Marine Corps Lt. Col. Trevor Hall, the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, and 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, hands out certificates and congratulates the participating nations’ platoon commanders for completing non-lethal training during exercise Platinum Wolf 14’s closing ceremony aboard South Base, Serbia, July 11, 2014. This is the first iteration of the Platinum Wolf exercise, hosted by Serbia, with members of the Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Macedonian and United States militaries participating in the exercise. The exercise focused on non-lethal system training and peacetime operations in order to foster greater interoperability with each other while promoting peace and prosperity in the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions of Eastern Europe. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Corporal David Williams, a mortarman with Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives nasogastric intubation during combat lifesaving training as part of exercise Platinum Wolf 14 aboard Borovac Training Area, Serbia, July 7, 2014. This is the first iteration of the Platinum Wolf exercise, hosted by Serbia, with members of the Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Macedonian and United States militaries participating in the exercise. The exercise focused on non-lethal system training and peacetime operations in order to foster greater interoperability with each other while promoting peace and prosperity in the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions of Eastern Europe. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Corporal David Williams, a mortarman with Black Sea Rotational Force 14.2, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives nasogastric intubation during combat lifesaving training as part of exercise Platinum Wolf 14 aboard Borovac Training Area, Serbia, July 7, 2014. This is the first iteration of the Platinum Wolf exercise, hosted by Serbia, with members of the Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Macedonian and United States militaries participating in the exercise. The exercise focused on non-lethal system training and peacetime operations in order to foster greater interoperability with each other while promoting peace and prosperity in the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions of Eastern Europe. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

A Marine with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 dances while wearing a bomb suit at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SP-MAGTF AF participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

A Marine with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 dances while wearing a bomb suit at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SP-MAGTF AF participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

A seven-ton truck with Marines drive through the Marinai government housing aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, during the National Night Out event Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

A seven-ton truck with Marines drive through the Marinai government housing aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, during the National Night Out event Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

A Marine with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 gives a child a high-five while wearing a bomb suit at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SP-MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

A Marine with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 gives a child a high-five while wearing a bomb suit at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SP-MAGTF Africa participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Two children are elated by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Their father handed the robot his hat, and then the robot gingerly took the hat, demonstrating the dexterity of the machine. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Two children are elated by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Their father handed the robot his hat, and then the robot gingerly took the hat, demonstrating the dexterity of the machine. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Naval K-9 handlers parade through the Marinai government housing aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, during the National Night Out event Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Naval K-9 handlers parade through the Marinai government housing aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, during the National Night Out event Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

A child gets hands-on with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

A child gets hands-on with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Cpl. Kevin Peach helps fit a Kevlar helmet on a child at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Cpl. Kevin Peach helps fit a Kevlar helmet on a child at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Cpl. Kevin Peach helps a child don a FLAK Jacket at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Cpl. Kevin Peach helps a child don a FLAK Jacket at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Cpl. Kevin Peach explains parts of various weapons systems to a child at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Cpl. Kevin Peach explains parts of various weapons systems to a child at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

A military working dog stands with his handler at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Italian and Navy handlers held a demonstration to highlight some of the capabilities of their animals. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

A military working dog stands with his handler at the National Night Out event aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 5, 2014. Italian and Navy handlers held a demonstration to highlight some of the capabilities of their animals. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Mounted Italian law enforcement personnel, followed by Navy and Italian K-9 handlers lead a parade through the Marinai government housing aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, during the National Night Out event Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Mounted Italian law enforcement personnel, followed by Navy and Italian K-9 handlers lead a parade through the Marinai government housing aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, during the National Night Out event Aug. 5, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 participated in the event with a static display of weapons, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, and two vehicles organic to the Marine Corps. SP-MAGTF Africa continues to build relationships with the community while simultaneously strengthening U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing security challenges in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

The Ursino Castle, located in the heart of downtown Catania, Italy, was built in the 13th century as one of the royal castles of Emperor Fredrick II, king of Sicily. The castle was considered unconquerable and therefore had an important military role, however over time it lost its military role and became a prison. Due to a lack of funding, this beautiful piece of history hasn’t received the care and attention to detail it deserves, but on July 24, 2014 a detachment of Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 showed up and gave it their all. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

The Ursino Castle, located in the heart of downtown Catania, Italy, was built in the 13th century as one of the royal castles of Emperor Fredrick II, king of Sicily. The castle was considered unconquerable and therefore had an important military role, however over time it lost its military role and became a prison. Due to a lack of funding, this beautiful piece of history hasn’t received the care and attention to detail it deserves, but on July 24, 2014 a detachment of Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 showed up and gave it their all. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 squeeze into an elevator with a display case inside of Ursino Castle in the heart of Catania, Italy, July 24, 2014. This was the first time a group of US service members have worked inside this historic landmark. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 squeeze into an elevator with a display case inside of Ursino Castle in the heart of Catania, Italy, July 24, 2014. This was the first time a group of US service members have worked inside this historic landmark. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 carry an antique sculpture up a flight of stairs inside the Ursino Castle, in the heart of Catania, Italy, July 24, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the unit cleaned windows, cleared debris off the roof and moved priceless items to new locations in the castle as part of an ongoing community relations effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 carry an antique sculpture up a flight of stairs inside the Ursino Castle, in the heart of Catania, Italy, July 24, 2014. Marines and Sailors with the unit cleaned windows, cleared debris off the roof and moved priceless items to new locations in the castle as part of an ongoing community relations effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 move an antique tablet at the Ursino Castle in the heart of Catania, Italy, July 24, 2014. The cleanup of the castle was part of an ongoing community relations project the Marines with the task force are involved with. (Courtesy Photo by Cpl. Christopher Smith)

Marines and Sailors with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14 move an antique tablet at the Ursino Castle in the heart of Catania, Italy, July 24, 2014. The cleanup of the castle was part of an ongoing community relations project the Marines with the task force are involved with. (Courtesy Photo by Cpl. Christopher Smith)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Bosnian Forces practice non-lethal baton techniques with U.S. Marines. Cooperation between U.S. Marines and Bosnian Armed Forces is the continued commitment of the United States to its NATO partners through Operation Atlantic Resolve.

Bosnian Forces practice non-lethal baton techniques with U.S. Marines. Cooperation between U.S. Marines and Bosnian Armed Forces is the continued commitment of the United States to its NATO partners through Operation Atlantic Resolve.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Grant

Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina learn effective riot control techniques during a non lethal systems familiarization exercise in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The participants used riot shields, batons, Mossberg 500 shotguns amd M32 grenade launchers during the exercise.

Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina learn effective riot control techniques during a non lethal systems familiarization exercise in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The participants used riot shields, batons, Mossberg 500 shotguns amd M32 grenade launchers during the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Grant

A soldier from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina is struck with the X26 Taser as part of a familiarization exercise with non lethal systems in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, July 23. The X26 Taser omits a charge five second charge of 50,000 volts when fired.

A soldier from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina is struck with the X26 Taser as part of a familiarization exercise with non lethal systems in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, July 23. The X26 Taser omits a charge five second charge of 50,000 volts when fired.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Grant

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