CAP DRAA, Morocco(March 20, 2007) -- A Marine from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment based in Port Hueneme, Calif., fires an M-16A2 service rifle, while a Moroccan soldier fires an AK-47 assault rifle in here during exercise African Lion 07. The exercise is a regularly-scheduled, combined U.S. - Moroccan military exercise designed to promote improved interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation?s tactics, techniques and procedures. (Photo by: Marine Cpl. Dustin T. Schalue) - CAP DRAA, Morocco(March 20, 2007) -- A Marine from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment based in Port Hueneme, Calif., fires an M-16A2 service rifle, while a Moroccan soldier fires an AK-47 assault rifle in here during exercise African Lion 07. The exercise is a regularly-scheduled, combined U.S. - Moroccan military exercise designed to promote improved interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation?s tactics, techniques and procedures. (Photo by: Marine Cpl. Dustin T. Schalue)
LAGER ALUENBACH, Germany -- U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kenneth Moore, technical controller from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force G6 looks over the shoulders of 8th Communications Battalion switch technicians Lance Cpl. Matthew Tiller, Sgt. Elisandro Patino and Lance Cpl. Isaac Holliday as they program the RSAM by loading groups of telephone communication channels or trunks April 27 during Combined Endeavor 2007. All are stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Combined Endeavor 2007, a U.S. European Command-sponsored exercise, brings NATO, Partnership for Peace (PfP) and other nations together to plan and execute interoperability testing of command, control, communications and computer systems from participant nations in preparation for future combined humanitarian, peacekeeping and disaster relief operations. - LAGER ALUENBACH, Germany -- U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kenneth Moore, technical controller from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force G6 looks over the shoulders of 8th Communications Battalion switch technicians Lance Cpl. Matthew Tiller, Sgt. Elisandro Patino and Lance Cpl. Isaac Holliday as they program the RSAM by loading groups of telephone communication channels or trunks April 27 during Combined Endeavor 2007. All are stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Combined Endeavor 2007, a U.S. European Command-sponsored exercise, brings NATO, Partnership for Peace (PfP) and other nations together to plan and execute interoperability testing of command, control, communications and computer systems from participant nations in preparation for future combined humanitarian, peacekeeping and disaster relief operations.
Major William D. Chesarek Jr., an U.S. Marine Corps exchange officer serving with the United Kingdom?s 847th Naval Air Squadron, Commando Helicopter Force, stands in front of Buckingham Palace with the UK?s Defense Flying Cross presented to him by Queen Elizabeth II here March 21. Chesarek is credited for heroic actions during combat operations in Iraq 10-11 June 2006. - Major William D. Chesarek Jr., an U.S. Marine Corps exchange officer serving with the United Kingdom?s 847th Naval Air Squadron, Commando Helicopter Force, stands in front of Buckingham Palace with the UK?s Defense Flying Cross presented to him by Queen Elizabeth II here March 21. Chesarek is credited for heroic actions during combat operations in Iraq 10-11 June 2006.
Captain Charles F. Benbow, fire power control team leader, 2nd Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands alongside a German soldier during exercise Combined Thunder here at the Munster South Training Area near Hamburg, Germany, March 12. Approximately 40 Marines and Sailors deployed to Germany to take part in exercise Combined Thunder taking place 1 to 18 March. During the exercise the Marines and Sailors worked along side German soldiers assigned to the Panzer Artillery Regiment 100 and Panzer Artillery Battalion 125 conducting various fire support training events. - Captain Charles F. Benbow, fire power control team leader, 2nd Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands alongside a German soldier during exercise Combined Thunder here at the Munster South Training Area near Hamburg, Germany, March 12. Approximately 40 Marines and Sailors deployed to Germany to take part in exercise Combined Thunder taking place 1 to 18 March. During the exercise the Marines and Sailors worked along side German soldiers assigned to the Panzer Artillery Regiment 100 and Panzer Artillery Battalion 125 conducting various fire support training events.
BOEBLINGEN, Germany ? Marines and soldiers employ non-lethal weapons and tactics for more than 100 attendees during the U.S. European Commands Non-lethal Capabilities Exercise here June 21. Hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe, the program?s executive agent, the exercise focused on current and emerging non-lethal weapons systems and techniques. Marines assigned to 2nd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces Company from Rota, Spain and soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division; 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the Joint Multinational Readiness Command participated in the exercise. (Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston) - BOEBLINGEN, Germany ? Marines and soldiers employ non-lethal weapons and tactics for more than 100 attendees during the U.S. European Commands Non-lethal Capabilities Exercise here June 21. Hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe, the program?s executive agent, the exercise focused on current and emerging non-lethal weapons systems and techniques. Marines assigned to 2nd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces Company from Rota, Spain and soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division; 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the Joint Multinational Readiness Command participated in the exercise. (Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston)
The Honorable Richard Miles, a former Marine and now U.S. ambassador to Georgia, spoke of the importance of the Georgian Sustainment and Stability Operations Program (GSSOP) April 29 at the Krtsanisi National Training Center in the country of Georgia. He addressed members of the GSSOP Task Force, comprised of Marines, Sailors, airmen and soldiers, emphasizing the impact the program has on the country of Georgia and the morale of the Georgian military. - The Honorable Richard Miles, a former Marine and now U.S. ambassador to Georgia, spoke of the importance of the Georgian Sustainment and Stability Operations Program (GSSOP) April 29 at the Krtsanisi National Training Center in the country of Georgia. He addressed members of the GSSOP Task Force, comprised of Marines, Sailors, airmen and soldiers, emphasizing the impact the program has on the country of Georgia and the morale of the Georgian military.
The Georgian 23rd Light Infantry Battalion conducts a pass and review during the opening ceremony of the Georgia Sustainment and Stability Operations Program that started Saturday, April 23. United States Marines will be in the country of Georgia for the next several months training Georgian forces about basic infantry tactics. - The Georgian 23rd Light Infantry Battalion conducts a pass and review during the opening ceremony of the Georgia Sustainment and Stability Operations Program that started Saturday, April 23. United States Marines will be in the country of Georgia for the next several months training Georgian forces about basic infantry tactics.