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  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron wait on Ramp 4 here July 5 before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Second Lt. Robert Carpenter, 81st Fighter Squadron pilot, goes through a pre-flight inspection outside a hardened aircraft shelter here before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron taxi onto the flightline as another A-10 takes off for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 1, 2012) - Military Sealift Command (MSC) Capt. Peter A.C. Long welcomes multinational divers aboard MSC rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 1, 2012) - The Military Sealift rescue and salvage Command ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) disembarks multinational divers after a tour of the ship during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nick Tabacco, left, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, explains the MK-16 Mod 1 underwater breathing apparatus’ basic functions to Azerbaijani navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Beybala Maharramov, center, aboard the Romanian navy ship Saturn during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Bulgarian navy diver 1st Class Stamen Carkov gives the signal to dive to personnel aboard the Romanian navy ship Saturn during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Azerbaijani navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Coskun Safiyeu, left, dives from a small boat during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Georgian coast guard explosive ordnance disposal technician Mechan Sgt. George Kakhidze participates in a diving exercise during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (Dec. 5, 2011) - The Armed Forces of Malta counterpiracy vessel protection detachment demonstrates aerial boarding procedures during Eurasia Partnership Capstone (EPC) 2011. Participants for EPC 2011 include approximately 100 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Malta, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, who will focus on strengthening maritime relationships between Eurasian nations. Training workshops will range from maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, leadership development courses for noncommissioned officers and, for the first time during EPC, advanced network-enabled maritime interdiction operations (MIO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (Dec. 5, 2011) - The Armed Forces of Malta counterpiracy vessel protection detachment demonstrates aerial boarding procedures during Eurasia Partnership Capstone (EPC) 2011. Participants for EPC 2011 include approximately 100 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Malta, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, who will focus on strengthening maritime relationships between Eurasian nations. Training workshops will range from maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, leadership development courses for noncommissioned officers and, for the first time during EPC, advanced network-enabled maritime interdiction operations (MIO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Private First Class Devin Anderson-Moser, a member of the Opposing Force with C Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment (1-4 Inf.), runs through the woods towards a 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's observation post. The 1-4 Inf. is the U.S. Army in Europe's professional opposing force. During Operation Enduring Freedom, the 1-4 Inf. distinguished itself when it served in Afghanistan for six-years, deploying one company each rotation with the Romanian Land Forces. The mission was complete in Jan. 2011. The tactics, techniques and procedures learned during those rotations are instilled in the thousands of U.S. and multinational Soldiers that Train in Europe each year. The Full- Spectrum Training Event is hosted at Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas in central Europe. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Participants of the Jackal Stone multinational special operations forces exercise salute each participating nation’s flags during the opening ceremony held at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base Sept. 17, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after boarding the Romanian ship using the fast rope during the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian Puma helicopter approaches ROS Midia (LSNS 283) to drop Romanian special operations forces aboard the Romanian naval vessel during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces set up guard aboard ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after boarding the Romanian naval vessel during the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. and Norwegian special warfare boat operators keep the rigid hull inflatable boats steady and close to ROS Midia (LSNS 283) so U.S., Norwegian and Ukrainian special operation forces can disembark the Romanian naval vessel during the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. and Romanian officers are piped aboard the Romanian frigate, Ferninand, prior to the demonstration on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after fast-roping from a helicopter during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operation force team member sights around the corner on ROS Midia (LSNS 283) during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. special operation forces sets guard on ROS Midia (LSNS 283) during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian rigid hull inflatable boat carrying special operation forces cruises by distinguished visitors aboard the Romanian frigate, Ferninand, after the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—A Sailor with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 adjusts a seat on a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prior to a Forward Area Refueling Point night time training event as part of Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The Seahawk landed in a field and was refueled by a MC-130H Combat Talon II, based out of 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—A Sailor with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 signals to a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prior to a night Forward Area Refueling Point training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The Seahawk landed in a field and was refueled by a MC-130H Combat Talon II, based out of 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—A Navy Crew Chief with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 scans the Romanian horizon with his night vision goggles as the MH-60S Seahawk flies toward a night Forward Area Refueling Point training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—One of Helicopter Sea Combat 28’s MH-60S Seahawks land as Airmen wait to refuel the helicopter during a night Forward Area Refueling Point training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The Seahawk landed in a field and was refueled by a MC-130H Combat Talon II, based out of 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Two U.S. Chinook helicopters approach ROS Midia (LSNS 283) to drop special operations forces aboard the Romanian naval ship as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces drop to the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces climb into a rigid hull inflatable boat aboard the ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. and Ukrainian special operations forces climb into a rigid hull inflatable boat from the ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces approach ROS Midia (LSNS 283) using a rigid hull inflatable boat as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces set up guard aboard ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after boarding the Romanian naval vessel as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian marksmanship instructor observes a Ukrainian special operations forces member during weapons familiarization training as part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011 on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian marksmanship instructor assists a Ukrainian special operations forces member during weapons familiarization training as part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011 on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian, Ukrainian and Romanian special operations forces fastrope from a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter and a Romanian Navy Puma helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces fastrope from a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ukrainian and Romanian special operations forces fastrope from a Romanian Navy Puma helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ukrainian and Romanian special operations forces fastrope from a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania -- Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, the Commander of Special Operations Command Europe, and Maj. Gen. Illie Botos, the Chief Romanian Intelligence Directorate, perform pass and review during the opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 11, Sept. 17. The purpose of this exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. Multinational forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Bethany L. Little) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic, standing, evaluates a multinational team of Romanian, Latvian and Croatian SOF medics as they prepare to move a simulated casualty to safety as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian Special Forces medic, left, wraps a bandage around the head of a wounded prisoner as a Hungarian Special Forces medic provides security during their Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian Special Forces medic, left, wraps a bandage around the head of a wounded prisoner as a Hungarian Special Forces medic provides security during their Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Lithuanian, center, and Croatian Special Forces medic, left, render first aid to a simulated casualty as part of a limited visibility scenario during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Special Forces medic from Latvia obtains vascular access on a simulated casualty as part of conducting in flight medical aid during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic, right, prepares a simulated casualty for aerial evacuation while a Romanian Special Forces medic, left, provides security as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic, right, prepares a simulated casualty for aerial evacuation while a Romanian Special Forces medic, left, provides security as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic wraps a bandage around a simulated casualty to prepare for aerial evacuation as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic inserts a catheter into a simulated casualty as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian Special Forces medic, left, and a U.S. Army physician assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group evaluates a multinational team of SOF medics as they render first aid to a simulated casualty to safety as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer Ã?Â?Ã?¢à photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic, left, and a Romanian Special Forces medic prepare to render first aid to a simulated casualty as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Hungarian Special Forces medic, left, and a U.S. Army Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), evaluates a multinational team of SOF medics as they prepare to move a simulated casualty to safety as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Army Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), observes a Romanian Special Forces medic conduct first aid on a simulated wounded troop as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) Maj. Todd Schunks, a Marine assigned to the Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 11, high-fives a girl from the Constanta Kindergarden #46 class during a community service project provided by Project Handclasp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUZAU, Romania-Army SSgt. Stephen Provence, Raven operator observes a Romanian soldier during a Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle, familiarization flight at Buzau, Romania. Black Sea Rotational Force 11 personnel provided a class of 24 Romanian soldiers with a five-day course to give them some hands-on familiarization with the Raven system. (Photo by Sgt. Matt Lyman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUZAU, Romania-Romanian Special Forces soldiers send commands to the Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle during a flight at the Romanian army facility in Buzau, Romania. Black Sea Rotational Force 11 personnel brought the Raven system to provide a familiarization course. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUZAU, Romania-A Romanian soldier executes proper technique for launching the Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle. Black Sea Rotational Force 11 personnel held a familiarization course for a class of 24 Romanian soldiers at their base in Buzau, Romania. A sustained, rotational opportunity for combined training in the region significantly increases the level of cooperation between our militaries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUZAU, Romania-Marine Sgt. Joshua Watersjackson teaches a Raven-B, unmanned aerial vehicle familiarization class to members of the Romanian army at a base in Buzau, Romania. Watersjackson is assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force 11 and serves as an intelligence analyst and is a certified Raven operator. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUZAU, Romania-Army Sgt. Marshall Day, infantryman/Raven-B operator, observes Romanian soldiers assemble the Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle after a flight. Day is supporting Black Sea Rotational Force 11 along with SSgt. Stephen Provence. These soldiers bring real-life deployment experience with the Raven system to help the Romanian army familiarize themselves with man-packable UAV technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-After shooting a course of Table 3 of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program, Cpl. Nicholas D. Porter, rifleman and Amarillo, Texas native, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, gives the thumbs up to a Macedonian soldier to clear him off the range. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Lance Cpl. Erick M. Walczak., native of Reno, Nev., and Lance Cpl. Jonathon D. Knudson, riflemen and Gardendale, Ala., native with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, load magazines for AK-47 assault rifles during a combat marksmanship range for Macedonian soldiers. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.(Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Macedonian soldiers train with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 in Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program to explore new tactics, techniques and procedures for effective shooting. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (PPhoto by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Macedonian soldiers got the opportunity to learn Table 3 of the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program from Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 11 before they deploy to Afghanistan. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Before firing Table 3 of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program, Lance Cpl. James H. Venable, combat engineer and Birmingham, Ala., native, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, suggests and demonstrates the proper rifle position to fire on-the-move. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Firing a controlled pair two well-aimed shots at a target, a Macedonian rifleman shoots at the range while learning Table 3 of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program lead by Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 11. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., meets with Romanian Commander of the Fleet Command, Rear Adm. Alexandru Mirsu, during a visit to discuss issues on the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). Having a sustained presence of an Aegis ballistic missile ship deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility marks the completion of Phase 1 of the EPAA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUCHAREST, Romania (June 6, 2011) - Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., meets with Romanian Chief of Defense and Armed Forces, Major Gen. Stefan Danila, during a visit to discuss issues on the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). Having a sustained presence of an Aegis ballistic missile ship deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility marks the completion of Phase 1 of the EPAA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) - Maj. Todd Schunks a Marine attached to the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) high-fives a girl from the Constanta Kindergarden during a community relations project(COMREL). Sailors attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) and Marines gave out Project Handclasp toys and school supplies. Monterey is homeported out of Norfolk and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) - Sailors attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) and Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) enjoy a show at the Constanta Kindergarden during a community relations project (COMREL). During the COMREL Monterey Sailors and Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) gave out Project Handclasp toys and school supplies. Monterey is homeported out of Norfolk and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) - Sailors attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) dance together with children from the Constanta Kindergarden during a community relations project (COMREL). During the COMREL Monterey Sailors and Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) gave out Project Handclasp toys and school supplies. Monterey is homeported out of Norfolk and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the 6th Fleet, departs the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) after conducting a press conference and a reception, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the 6th Fleet, speaks with Teodor Baconschi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), during a reception, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the 6th Fleet speaks to local Romanian media during a press conference on the pier with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) in port, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Capt. James W. Kilby, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), speaks to local Romanian media on the pier, during a port visit, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Capt. James W. Kilby, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), speaks to local Romanian media on the pier, during a port visit, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PANZER KASERNE, Germany -Marines move equipment that is earmarked to support Black Sea Rotational Force 11, Bjugn, Norway. Under the guidance of Marine Forces Europe, Marines with Marine Forces Reserve are utilizing equipment sets in Norway to save tremendously on transportation costs. USMC Photo Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PANZER KASERNE, Germany -Personnel from Marine Forces Reserve examine equipment that is earmarked to support Black Sea Rotational Force 11, Bjugn, Norway, during an inspection. The Marines will deploy to Romania and support security cooperation missions throughout the Black Sea region from April through September. USMC Photo Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAC teammates from the HAW, NAMA, Boeing and Papa Air Base gathered to celebrate the successful mission completion. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • One for the history books: the first non-USA crew gathers before the mission departs. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010) -- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010)-- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...