Marine Forces Europe and Africa

 

Marine Forces Europe and Africa

United States Marine Corps

USAG Stuttgart, Germany
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability.
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability.
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability.
FET visits Cambridge School of Constanta
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability.
Cpl. Steven Signorello, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa performs a speed reload during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Cpl. Steven Signorello, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa performs a speed reload during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, performs a speed reload as Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa watch during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, performs a speed reload as Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa watch during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Cpl. Trevor Williams, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa records Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Cpl. Trevor Williams, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa records Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Cpl. Steven Signorello, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fires his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Cpl. Steven Signorello, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fires his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense fires his handgun at a target with a Marine from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense fires his handgun at a target with a Marine from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fires his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fires his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor for Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, watches as two Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fire at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor for Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, watches as two Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fire at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa holsters his M9 Beretta after shooting a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa holsters his M9 Beretta after shooting a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Sgt. Spencer Jimick, a squad leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa aims his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Sgt. Spencer Jimick, a squad leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa aims his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa stand in line during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa stand in line during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor for Spartan 360 Tactical Defense speaks to Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa at a range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Zeroing in on the pistol range in Italy
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor for Spartan 360 Tactical Defense speaks to Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa at a range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, prepares to land aboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. John McCombs)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, prepares to land aboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. John McCombs)
U.S. Marine Corps flight crew with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, standby while their MV-22B Osprey receives fuel from the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. John McCombs)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
U.S. Marine Corps flight crew with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, standby while their MV-22B Osprey receives fuel from the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. John McCombs)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands onboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (Courtesy photo provided by Lt. Cmdr. Florian Edus)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands onboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (Courtesy photo provided by Lt. Cmdr. Florian Edus)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands onboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (Courtesy photo provided by Lt. Cmdr. Florian Edus)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands onboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (Courtesy photo provided by Lt. Cmdr. Florian Edus)
Flight deck crew members with the BPC Dixmude prepare to refuel an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
Flight deck crew members with the BPC Dixmude prepare to refuel an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, receives fuel from the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, receives fuel from the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, successfully lands aboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, successfully lands aboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
A Cameroonian soldier with Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat, tells Lance Cpl. Dustin Kitts, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, to exit the truck during a vehicle search exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 30, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines train FORFUMAPCO
A Cameroonian soldier with Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat, tells Lance Cpl. Dustin Kitts, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, to exit the truck during a vehicle search exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 30, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
A Cameroonian soldier with Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat, tells Lance Cpl. Dustin Kitts, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, to exit the truck during a vehicle search exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 30, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines train FORFUMAPCO
A Cameroonian soldier with Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat, tells Lance Cpl. Dustin Kitts, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, to exit the truck during a vehicle search exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 30, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Two Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, run with Cameroonian soldiers with Forces Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat during a physical training exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 29, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines train FORFUMAPCO
Two Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, run with Cameroonian soldiers with Forces Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat during a physical training exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 29, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. Cpl. Steven Signorello, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa performs a speed reload during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, performs a speed reload as Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa watch during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Cpl. Trevor Williams, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa records Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Cpl. Steven Signorello, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fires his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense fires his handgun at a target with a Marine from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fires his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Instructor Zero, a chief instructor for Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, watches as two Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fire at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa holsters his M9 Beretta after shooting a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Sgt. Spencer Jimick, a squad leader with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa aims his M9 Beretta at a target during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a handgun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa stand in line during a live-fire range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, a chief instructor with Spartan 360 Tactical Defense, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Instructor Zero, a chief instructor for Spartan 360 Tactical Defense speaks to Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa at a range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 10, 2016. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF took an advanced shooting course with Instructor Zero, who went over fundamentals and tactics of firing a pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, prepares to land aboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. John McCombs) U.S. Marine Corps flight crew with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, standby while their MV-22B Osprey receives fuel from the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. John McCombs) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands onboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (Courtesy photo provided by Lt. Cmdr. Florian Edus) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands onboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (Courtesy photo provided by Lt. Cmdr. Florian Edus) Flight deck crew members with the BPC Dixmude prepare to refuel an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. The Dixmude served as a platform to assist SPMAGTF-CR-AF in maintaining their readiness by hosting carrier qualification training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, receives fuel from the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, successfully lands aboard the BPC Dixmude as part of bilateral training in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 6, 2016. Bilateral training with partner nations builds interoperability and flexibility for SPMAGTF-CR-AF to conduct a multitude of crisis response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. John McCombs.) A Cameroonian soldier with Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat, tells Lance Cpl. Dustin Kitts, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, to exit the truck during a vehicle search exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 30, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) A Cameroonian soldier with Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat, tells Lance Cpl. Dustin Kitts, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, to exit the truck during a vehicle search exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 30, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) Two Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, run with Cameroonian soldiers with Forces Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat during a physical training exercise in Limbé, Cameroon, June 29, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Unit News
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Conducts Bilateral Training with French Ship BPC Dixmude By 1stLt John McCombs | August 10, 2016
SPMAGTF-CR-AF & French Army execute Combined Arms attack exercise By Sgt. Kassie McDole | July 29, 2016
SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines & French Army conduct a NEO exercise By Sgt. Kassie McDole | July 28, 2016
Crisis Response Marines test heavy lifting capabilities with Helicopter Support Team By Staff Sgt. Tia Nagle | July 27, 2016
SPMAGTF-CR-AF shares tactics with the next line of soldiers By Cpl. Alexander Mitchell | July 5, 2016
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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa is the Marine Corps component of U.S. European Command  and U.S. Africa Command that commands all Marine forces, conducts deployments, planning and execution of forces, and accomplishes assigned operational missions to support the respective combatant commands' mission.

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