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  • The Commander of the U.S. European Command, Adm. James G. Stavridis, center, and Romanian Maj. Gen. Ștefan Dănilă, Chief of the Romanian General Staff, left, listen to a Polish exercise participant taking part in the Jackal Stone 11 multinational special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Commander of the U.S. European Command, Adm. James G. Stavridis , center, and Romanian Maj. Gen. Ștefan Dănilă, Chief of the Romanian General Staff, right, listens to a Polish exercise participant taking part in the Jackal Stone 11 multinational special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Commander of the U.S. European Command, Adm. James G. Stavridis, left, and Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, the Commander of Special Operations Command Europe, departs the Jackal Stone 11 Combined Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command after receiving an overview of the multinational special operations forces exercise at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command, greets Romanian Naval Special Operation Forces personnel after the members conducted a live tactical demonstration during Jackal Stone 11 at the Constanta Military Harbor, Romania, Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity a¬nd interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of the U.S. European Command, signs the Captain’s logbook aboard the Romanian frigate “Regina Maria” prior to a live tactical demonstration from a multinational maritime Special Operations Task Group during the Jackal Stone 11 Exercise on Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, 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 Lieutenant Gen. Ştefan Dănilă, the Romanian Chief of General Staff, left, and U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command, right, prepares to watch a live tactical demonstration from a multinational maritime Special Operations Task Group during the Jackal Stone 11 Exercise on Sep. 20, 2011.The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of the U.S. European Command, left, and Romanian Lieutenant Gen. Ştefan Dănilă, the Romanian Chief of General Staff, right, shake hands after watching a live tactical demonstration from a multinational maritime Special Operations Task Group Forces during the Jackal Stone 11 Exercise on Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, 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 Vice Adm. Aurel Popa, Romanian Chief of Navy Staff, left, U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command, second left, Lieutenant Gen. Ştefan Dănilă, the Chief of General Staff, third left, and U.S. Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, commander of Special Operations Command Europe, center, salute Romanian sailors prior to boarding the Romanian frigate “Regina Maria” to observe a live tactical demonstration during Jackal Stone 11 on Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Airman David Pickren, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K, checks the tire pressure of a Combat Talon II during the Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Hasty, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., conducts preflight checks during Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Hasty, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., conducts preflight checks during Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Airman David Pickren, left, and Tech. Sgt.Johnathan Hasty, right, MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft crew chiefs with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall U.K., check the propeller blades on their aircraft during Jackal Stone 11 exercise, Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Airman David Pickren, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., conducts preflight checks during Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Servicemembers from Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Norway, Romania, Ukraine and the U.S.stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 11 multinational special operations forces exercise 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Bulgarian special operations forces conduct fast-rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Bulgaria Sept. 16, 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 ...
  • Bulgarian special operations forces conduct fast-rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Bulgaria Sept. 16, 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 ...
  • Romanian and Croatian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Romania Sept. 15, 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. Navy SEALs exit a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. 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 ...
  • U.S. Navy SEALs move toward a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to conduct a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. 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 ...
  • A Navy SEAL inspects another SEAL’s altimeter during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. The altimeter allowed the SEALs and Norwegian Special Forces operators to determine when they were at the right altitude to deploy their parachutes. 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy SEAL maneuvers his parachute during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy SEAL lands safely during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept 15. 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 and Norwegian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training on a vessel in the Black Sea with Sailors from U.S. Navy Special Warfare Unit 2 on a Chinook helicopter from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment off the shores of Romania Sept. 14, 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Ukrainian special operations forces conduct fast ropefamiliarization training with Sailors from U.S. Navy Special Warfare Unit 2 on a Chinook helicopter from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Romania Sept. 13, 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 ...
  • Romanian and Norwegian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training on a vessel in the Black Sea with Sailors from U.S. Navy Special Warfare Unit 2 on a Chinook helicopter from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment off the shores of Romania Sept. 14, 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 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 ...
  • Norwegian special operation forces operators move into a tactical formation after fast roping from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during ex-filtration training as part of the Jackal Stone 2011 exercise in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. 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 ...
  • A Norwegian special operation forces operator practices on his rappelling technique during ex-filtration training as part of the Jackal Stone 2011 exercise in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. 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 ...
  • A sailor with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 signals a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter as another member of the crew inspects the rotors before a night fast-roping training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multinational forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sailors with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 inspect a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter's rotors before a night fast-roping training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multi-national forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Special Forces service member fast ropes from an IAR 330 Puma during a training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multi-national forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Special Forces service members form a defensive perimeter as their teammate fast ropes from a MH-60S helicopter or a Seahawk during a training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multi-national forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania -- Servicemembers stand at parade rest 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 ...
  • 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 ...