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U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, sight in at the support-by-fire position during a dry-run of the U.S. and Romanian platoon attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. This week-long engagement is part of a continuous military skills series between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, sight in at the support-by-fire position during a dry-run of the U.S. and Romanian platoon attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. This week-long engagement is part of a continuous military skills series between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

Staff Sgt. Dale Elbert, platoon sergeant with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force and native of St. Louis, Mo., overlooks the maneuver element’s movement from the support-by-fire positions at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Staff Sgt. Dale Elbert, platoon sergeant with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force and native of St. Louis, Mo., overlooks the maneuver element’s movement from the support-by-fire positions at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bolisvergari, a fire team leader with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, buddy rushes to the objective during the Marines’ platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bolisvergari, a fire team leader with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, buddy rushes to the objective during the Marines’ platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

A Romanian marine with the 307th Naval Infantry Battalion lays down suppressive fire during the Romanian platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

A Romanian marine with the 307th Naval Infantry Battalion lays down suppressive fire during the Romanian platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

A Romanian marine with the 307th Naval Infantry Battalion sights in on the rocket propelled grenade launcher during the dry-run of the Romanian platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

A Romanian marine with the 307th Naval Infantry Battalion sights in on the rocket propelled grenade launcher during the dry-run of the Romanian platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

A U.S. Marine with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, gets in the prone position to fire his M16A4 service rifle during the Marines’ platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

A U.S. Marine with Golf Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, gets in the prone position to fire his M16A4 service rifle during the Marines’ platoon-attack at Babadag Training Area, July 2. U.S. and Romanian troops conducted live-fire platoon attacks at BTA as the culmination of monthly military-to-military engagements between BSRF and the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephan James, a team leader with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, directs Ghanaian soldiers moving a simulated casualty to a litter near Accra, Ghana, June 23, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-AF partnered with the Ghanaian army for a month-long security cooperation exercise in infantry skills to help foster a stronger working relationship between the two nations’ militaries.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephan James, a team leader with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, directs Ghanaian soldiers moving a simulated casualty to a litter near Accra, Ghana, June 23, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-AF partnered with the Ghanaian army for a month-long security cooperation exercise in infantry skills to help foster a stronger working relationship between the two nations’ militaries.

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U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, observe a relay of Ghanaian Soldiers completing marksmanship training near Accra, Ghana, June 30, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-AF partnered with the Ghana Army for a month-long exercise focused on infantry skills while strengthening the relationship and interoperability between the two forces.

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, observe a relay of Ghanaian Soldiers completing marksmanship training near Accra, Ghana, June 30, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-AF partnered with the Ghana Army for a month-long exercise focused on infantry skills while strengthening the relationship and interoperability between the two forces.

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Bulgarian Army Capt. Penio Todoranov, company commander with the 61st Mechanized Brigade, speaks during the closing ceremony of Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Bulgarian Army Capt. Penio Todoranov, company commander with the 61st Mechanized Brigade, speaks during the closing ceremony of Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Bulgarian Army Capt. Penio Todoranov, company commander with the 61st Mechanized Brigade, salutes during the closing ceremony of Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Bulgarian Army Capt. Penio Todoranov, company commander with the 61st Mechanized Brigade, salutes during the closing ceremony of Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Emma Hopkins, greets U.K. Royal Marines from Charlie Company, 40 Commando, during Distinguished Visitors Day at Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Emma Hopkins, greets U.K. Royal Marines from Charlie Company, 40 Commando, during Distinguished Visitors Day at Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Qirjako Kureta (right), the Albanian Ambassador to Bulgaria, talks with an Albanian soldier during Distinguished Visitors Day at Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Qirjako Kureta (right), the Albanian Ambassador to Bulgaria, talks with an Albanian soldier during Distinguished Visitors Day at Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Nikoley Nenchev, the Minister of Defense of Bulgaria, greets Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force, during Distinguished Visitors Day at Platinum Lion 15-3. The Marines spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Nikoley Nenchev, the Minister of Defense of Bulgaria, greets Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force, during Distinguished Visitors Day at Platinum Lion 15-3. The Marines spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando moves across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando moves across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Albanian Army solders practice intelligence gathering on a cordon and search operation during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training.

Albanian Army solders practice intelligence gathering on a cordon and search operation during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Teierle provides security during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. Teierle is an infantryman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Teierle provides security during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. Teierle is an infantryman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Drew provides over watch of a cordon and search operation during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. Drew is a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Drew provides over watch of a cordon and search operation during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. Drew is a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando fires across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando fires across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando yells across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando yells across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando fires across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

A United Kingdom Royal Marine commando fires across the platoon live-fire range during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 15-3. The two-week training exercise is designed to strengthen the partnership between NATO nations and share knowledge to improve military skill sets. The culminating final event consisted of cordon and search operations, intelligence gathering and live-fire maneuver training. The U.K. Marine is with 40 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa