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Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos train with U.S. Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Aug. 13 - 16, 2013, on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of an enemy or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 1 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of an enemy or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos watch as their fellow commandos swim back to the boat dock as Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 drop off the commandos in the bay and have them fin back on Bel Air Naval Base, Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 2 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos watch as their fellow commandos swim back to the boat dock as Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 drop off the commandos in the bay and have them fin back on Bel Air Naval Base, Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos treat a simulated wound during the practical application portion of a lifesaving treatments class taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 3 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos treat a simulated wound during the practical application portion of a lifesaving treatments class taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 4 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Sgt. Michael Hoffman, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, observes Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply a tourniquet to a simulated patient after giving a class on lifesaving treatments at Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 5 of 18: Sgt. Michael Hoffman, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, observes Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply a tourniquet to a simulated patient after giving a class on lifesaving treatments at Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 train Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos in tactical swimming off the shore of Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 6 of 18: Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 train Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos in tactical swimming off the shore of Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos crawl ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 7 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos crawl ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carl Specht, an engineman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 and a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando deflate one of the commandos boats for repair on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 8 of 18: U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carl Specht, an engineman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 and a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando deflate one of the commandos boats for repair on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 9 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate proper boat commands to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 10 of 18: Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate proper boat commands to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate proper boat commands to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 11 of 18: Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate proper boat commands to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos practice basic boat commands in a Zodiac after receiving classes by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13
Photo 12 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos practice basic boat commands in a Zodiac after receiving classes by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Cpl. Allen Duncan, a reconnaissance Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a class on various knots to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 13 of 18: Cpl. Allen Duncan, a reconnaissance Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a class on various knots to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos post security after swimming ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 14 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos post security after swimming ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply basic boating skills taught by Marines and sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 15 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply basic boating skills taught by Marines and sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Sgt. Michael Hoffman, rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a first aid class to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos while Sgt. James Thonus, a rifleman with the Task Force acts as an injured patient at Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 16 of 18: Sgt. Michael Hoffman, rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a first aid class to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos while Sgt. James Thonus, a rifleman with the Task Force acts as an injured patient at Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
A team of Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos performs an amphibious insertion after receiving instruction from Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 17 of 18: A team of Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos performs an amphibious insertion after receiving instruction from Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos work alongside Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 as they brief how to perform a beach insertion as part of training provided by the Marines and sailors on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
18 photos: Senegalese Marine Commandos Train with U.S Marines and Sailors
Photo 18 of 18: Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos work alongside Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 as they brief how to perform a beach insertion as part of training provided by the Marines and sailors on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Download full-resolution version
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of an enemy or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos watch as their fellow commandos swim back to the boat dock as Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 drop off the commandos in the bay and have them fin back on Bel Air Naval Base, Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos treat a simulated wound during the practical application portion of a lifesaving treatments class taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Sgt. Michael Hoffman, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, observes Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply a tourniquet to a simulated patient after giving a class on lifesaving treatments at Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 train Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos in tactical swimming off the shore of Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 15, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos crawl ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carl Specht, an engineman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 and a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando deflate one of the commandos boats for repair on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos swim ashore ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13. 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate proper boat commands to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate proper boat commands to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos practice basic boat commands in a Zodiac after receiving classes by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 12, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Cpl. Allen Duncan, a reconnaissance Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a class on various knots to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos post security after swimming ashore ahead of their team ensuring the beach is clear of enemies or obstacles prior to the team insertion on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, after being taught by Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos apply basic boating skills taught by Marines and sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 13, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Sgt. Michael Hoffman, rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a first aid class to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos while Sgt. James Thonus, a rifleman with the Task Force acts as an injured patient at Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 14, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
A team of Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos performs an amphibious insertion after receiving instruction from Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos work alongside Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 as they brief how to perform a beach insertion as part of training provided by the Marines and sailors on Bel Air Naval Base in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 16, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Commands ability to assist partner nations in theater security cooperation and military-to-military engagements. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa’s current iteration is the fourth rotation working with the Senegalese Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released)
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