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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

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

A soldier from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina unloads the M32 grenade launcher during a non lethal systems familiarization exercise in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, July 23. The M32 grande launcher holds six rounds of 40mm ammunition.

A soldier from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina unloads the M32 grenade launcher during a non lethal systems familiarization exercise in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, July 23. The M32 grande launcher holds six rounds of 40mm ammunition.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Grant

Marines in support of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 begin non-lethal system instruction with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, Bosnia, July 22. The exercise will cover riot control, Taser training and certification, pepper spray training and live fire of non-lethal rounds.

Marines in support of Black Sea Rotational Force 14 begin non-lethal system instruction with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, Bosnia, July 22. The exercise will cover riot control, Taser training and certification, pepper spray training and live fire of non-lethal rounds.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Grant

Captain Peter Driscoll, the team leader for a theater security cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, discusses tactical site exploitation with members of a task force in Gabon, June 13, 2014. A team of 15 Marines and sailors trained with their Gabonese counterparts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux and the Gabonese military and Gendarmerie to demonstrate tactics that could then be applied to combat all types of illicit activities, to include narcotics trafficking.

Captain Peter Driscoll, the team leader for a theater security cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, discusses tactical site exploitation with members of a task force in Gabon, June 13, 2014. A team of 15 Marines and sailors trained with their Gabonese counterparts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux and the Gabonese military and Gendarmerie to demonstrate tactics that could then be applied to combat all types of illicit activities, to include narcotics trafficking.

Photo by 1st Lt. James F. Stenger

Lance Cpl. Fletcher McQuire, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, discusses tactical site exploitation with members of a task force in Gabon, June 13, 2014. A team of 15 Marines and sailors trained with their Gabonese counterparts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux and the Gabonese military and Gendarmerie to demonstrate tactics that could then be applied to combat all types of illicit activities, to include narcotics trafficking.

Lance Cpl. Fletcher McQuire, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, discusses tactical site exploitation with members of a task force in Gabon, June 13, 2014. A team of 15 Marines and sailors trained with their Gabonese counterparts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux and the Gabonese military and Gendarmerie to demonstrate tactics that could then be applied to combat all types of illicit activities, to include narcotics trafficking.

Photo by 1st Lt. James F. Stenger

Lance Cpl. Forrest Maness, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, leads an assault on an objective during training in Gabon, June 13, 2014. A team of 15 Marines and sailors trained with their Gabonese counterparts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux and the Gabonese military and Gendarmerie to demonstrate tactics that could then be applied to combat all types of illicit activities, to include narcotics trafficking.

Lance Cpl. Forrest Maness, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, leads an assault on an objective during training in Gabon, June 13, 2014. A team of 15 Marines and sailors trained with their Gabonese counterparts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux and the Gabonese military and Gendarmerie to demonstrate tactics that could then be applied to combat all types of illicit activities, to include narcotics trafficking.

Photo by 1st Lt. James F. Stenger

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa