U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric E. Austin, the commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric E. Austin, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey in order to travel to the USS New York off the coast of North Carolina, Sept. 30, 20... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, conduct a pre-flight brief in preparation for fast-rope training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., Oct. 21, 2015. The Marines and trai... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. David J. Harris, a CH-53E Super
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. David J. Harris, a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, looks over notes before helocast training at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Burch, a powerline
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Burch, a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, conducts maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Phillip C. Break, a pilot assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Phillip C. Break, a pilot assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, delivers a brief prior to conducting helicopter rope suspension training (HRST) at Marine Corps Air Stat... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2D LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), load HMMWVs with equipment in preparation for weapons training on Marine Corps Air St... More
HMMWVs assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion
HMMWVs assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2d LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), are parked at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. 2D LAAD co... More
U.S. Marine Corps HMMWV's assigned to 2d Low Altitude
U.S. Marine Corps HMMWV's assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2D LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), are parked on Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 15, 2016.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter W. Rooks, a low
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter W. Rooks, a low altitude air defense gunner assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2d LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), sets up a jack to ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conduct a pre-flight brief prior to an aerial delivery with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion during Exercise Eager Response at Marine Corps Ai... More
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, are parked on the flight line in preparation for a flight with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's Prowler Squadrons (... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone, left, and Anthony J. Brosilow, both combat photographers assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera, test a Canon 600 millimeter lens with a 2x magnification... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 2016. VMAQT-1 is the f... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marine
U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, Alpha Battery, walk across the flight line with an internal transport vehicle (ITV) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 10, 2016. The I... More
Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards are
Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards are arranged on a table in New Bern, N.C., May 20, 2016. The MCAA awards celebrate the best of the best in Marine Corps aviation, awarding operational readiness a... More
Sergeant David C. Jones, an electronic ordinance disposal
Sergeant David C. Jones, an electronic ordinance disposal team member assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa ground combat element, prepares to descend a fast-rope line ... More
Lieutenant Col. Jesus Caballero, left, welcomes Maj.
Lieutenant Col. Jesus Caballero, left, welcomes Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 26, 2017. Maj. Gen. Miller came t... More
SPMAGTF CR-AF 17.2 Motivation Run
Sergeant David S. Mahaffey, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force plans chief, smiles for a photo during the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa moto run at Morón Air Base, Spain, April... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Combat Logistics Detachment conduct a conditioning hike on Morón Air Base, Spain, April 14, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deplo... More
(From left to right) Sergeants Major John J. Elliot
(From left to right) Sergeants Major John J. Elliot and Matthew A. Putnam, and Colonels Sean M. Salene and Daniel Q. Greenwood, stand at attention as Maj. Gen. Niel Nelson's plane taxis on Moron Air Base, Spain... More
Lt. Col. David C. Emmel, right, commander of the Black
Lt. Col. David C. Emmel, right, commander of the Black Sea Rotational Force, delivers a challenge coin to LCpl. Luis E. Guerrero, a rifleman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Respo... More
Corporal Matthew L. Hamlers, a heavy equipment operator
Corporal Matthew L. Hamlers, a heavy equipment operator assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, conducts a bomb-suit agility test at Morón Air Base, Spain, on April 24, ... More
SPMAGTF-CR-AF EOD Blows It Up
Warrant Officer Daniel G. Pare, an explosive ordnance disposal officer assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, oversees the placement of explosives during a range at Nav... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepare to fire down-range at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 28, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis resp... More
Warrant Officer 2 Angel Ribao, an explosive ordnance
Warrant Officer 2 Angel Ribao, an explosive ordnance technician with 2nd Spanish Legion Engineer Battalion, gives Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistic... More
First Lieutenant Riley Konzen, a watch officer assigned
First Lieutenant Riley Konzen, a watch officer assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, is pinned to his present rank by Capt. Sean Lawson and Warrant Officer William P. ... More
Colonel Adam L. Chalkley and Sgt. Maj. William O. Mayo
Colonel Adam L. Chalkley and Sgt. Maj. William O. Mayo the commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, visit Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response... More
Sergeant Issac J. Wagnerhoppe, a field radio operator
Sergeant Issac J. Wagnerhoppe, a field radio operator assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, receives a care package at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 24, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-... More
Landing support specialists assigned to Special Purpose
Landing support specialists assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa monitor a crate of meals, ready to eat as they are lifted by a MV-22B Osprey aircraft on Morón Air Bas... More
Lieutenant Gen. Rex C. McMillian, and SgtMaj. Patrick
Lieutenant Gen. Rex C. McMillian, and SgtMaj. Patrick L. Kimble, the commanding general and SgtMaj. of Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces North, view an MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Speci... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and notable personnel prepare to welcome members of the U.S. Congress to Morón Air Base, Spain, May 28, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-A... More
Sergeant Andrew Enriquez, center left, an MV-22B Osprey
Sergeant Andrew Enriquez, center left, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, relays instructions to Marines during airborne assault trainin... More
Captain Michael Moore, left, the oncoming Special Purpose
Captain Michael Moore, left, the oncoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa ground combat element commander, receives the company guideon from Capt. Matthew Hawkins, the off-go... More
From left to right, 1st Lt. Alexandra R. Bello, public
From left to right, 1st Lt. Alexandra R. Bello, public affairs officer, Lt. Col. Allen Laughlin, executive officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, SgtMaj. John J. Elliot,... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa listen to a Portuguese soldier sing and play guitar in San Jacinto, Portugal, June 5, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to cond... More
A rope attached to an MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned
A rope attached to an MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa lies in the grass after being used for fast roping near Beja, Portugal, June 14, 2017... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa listen to Commandant of the Marine Corps Robert B. Neller speak on Morón Air Base, Spain, June 16, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF dep... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa account for their gear after arriving at Villanubla Air Base, Spain, June 16, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limi... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Similien, a hospital
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Similien, a hospital corpsman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, straps on an assault pack at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 26, 20... More
Notable staff from the 86th Airlift Wing and Special
Notable staff from the 86th Airlift Wing and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepare to welcome the staff of the office of the Secretary of Defense on Morón Air Base, Spain, ... More
Lance Cpl. Reagan B. Lancaster, a crewmaster assigned
Lance Cpl. Reagan B. Lancaster, a crewmaster assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, cleans windows on a KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Morón Air Base, Spain. SPMAGTF-CR-A... More
A fuel truck is parked on the flightline in preparation
A fuel truck is parked on the flightline in preparation for the hot refuel of a MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa at Morón Air Base, Spain. H... More
Corporal Ashreona N. Friar, a food service specialist
Corporal Ashreona N. Friar, a food service specialist assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, rides a mechanical bull during Freedom Fest, an Independence Day celebratio... More
A free-fall parachutist from the Netherlands participating
A free-fall parachutist from the Netherlands participating in International Jump Week 2017 prepares to land near Bitburg, Germany, July 11, 2017. International Jump Week was created to increase the readiness of... More
Lance Cpl. Erik Alexander, right, a combat engineer
Lance Cpl. Erik Alexander, right, a combat engineer assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, instructs Cameroonian Marines on improvised explosive device detection near L... More
Key staff members and Marines assigned to Special Purpose
Key staff members and Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa await the arrival of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa,... More
U.S. maritime vessel Green Ridge, left, arrives to
U.S. maritime vessel Green Ridge, left, arrives to load four MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, for transport back to the United States at Na... More
A crewmaster assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A crewmaster assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response Africa prepares a KC-130J Hercules for takeoff at Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct li... More
Spanish Col. Carlos Perez, the commander of Morón Air
Spanish Col. Carlos Perez, the commander of Morón Air Base, speaks to members of the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, U.S. Airmen with the 496th... More
A crewmaster assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A crewmaster assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa performs pre-flight checks on a KC-130J Hercules aircraft during Operation Death From Above at Torrejón Air Base, Spa... More
AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to the 24th Marine
AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 7, 2017. The 24th MEU sent aircraft and personnel to conduct maintenance while on station at Morón. (... More
A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman assigned to Special Purpose
A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa holds security during urban operations training at Minas De Alquife, Spain, Sept. 11, 2017. SPMAGTF-C... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security
U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis-Response-Africa attend a class with Spanish Marines during exercise Lisa Azul, a multi-lateral... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned
An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepares a mock improvised explosive device for exercise Lisa Azul at Naval Station Rota... More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief assigned to Special
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepares to fly in a MV-22C Osprey aircraft at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 28, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David T. Ferreira, a
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David T. Ferreira, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, observes from the rear of a MV-22B Osprey off the coast of North Carolina, Sept. 30, 2015. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jimmy P. Roberts, a crew
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jimmy P. Roberts, a crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, carries gear and equipment towards an aircraft in preparation for fast-rope training at Marin... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 participate in a pre-flight brief at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. HMH-464 supported 2nd Marine Special Operations ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Connor A. Borshard, a fixed
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Connor A. Borshard, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, drains hydraulic fluid while conducting maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Ai... More
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, parked on the flight line prior to conducting helicopter rope suspension training (HRST) at Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregery G. Johnson, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregery G. Johnson, a low altitude air defense gunner assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2D LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), secures gear to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David C. Paulson, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David C. Paulson, center, a low altitude air defense gunner assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2d LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), receives ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Enrique Delavega, a low
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Enrique Delavega, a low altitude air defense gunner assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2D LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), holds a FIM-32C S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Simms, the staff
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Simms, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2d LAAD), Bravo Battery, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (reinforced), c... More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is parked on the flight line prior to conducting an aerial delivery with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion during Exerc... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Devon T. Martin, a crew
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Devon T. Martin, a crew chief assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, looks out for aircraft from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's Prowler Squadrons (VMAQT-1, VMAQ-2,3,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone, left, and Anthony J. Brosilow, both combat photographers assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera, test a Canon 600 millimeter lens with a 2x magnification... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 2016. VMAQT-1 is the f... More
A U.S. Marine Corps internal transport vehicle (ITV),
A U.S. Marine Corps internal transport vehicle (ITV), light strike variant, left, and a standard ITV, both assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, Alpha Battery, are parked on the flight line at Marine... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller,
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, and the National Commander of the Marine Corps Aviation Association, Keith Stalding enter the ballroom during the 2016 Marine Corps Aviation Associat... More
Major Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., right, the commanding
Major Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Col. Sean M. Salene, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Cr... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Barrett, a platoon sgt. assigned
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Barrett, a platoon sgt. assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa ground combat element, prepares a fast-rope line on Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, April... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Combat Logistics Detachment conduct a conditioning hike on Morón Air Base, Spain, April 14, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deplo... More
(From left to right) Sergeants Major John J. Elliot
(From left to right) Sergeants Major John J. Elliot and Matthew A. Putnam, and Colonels Sean M. Salene and Daniel Q. Greenwood, stand at attention as Maj. Gen. Niel Nelson's plane taxis on Morón Air Base, Spain... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa listen to Lt. Col. David C. Emmel, not seen, commander of the Black Sea Rotational Force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, April ... More
Corporal Matthew L. Hamlers, a heavy equipment operator
Corporal Matthew L. Hamlers, a heavy equipment operator assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, participates in an electronic ordinance disposal military occupational sp... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa score their targets at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 28, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response an... More
Lieutenant Antonio Portella, center, an engineering
Lieutenant Antonio Portella, center, an engineering officer assigned to the 2nd Spanish Legion Engineer Battalion, gives Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa c... More
First Lieutenant Riley Konzen, a watch officer assigned
First Lieutenant Riley Konzen, a watch officer assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, is promoted to his present rank during deployment on Morón Air Base, Spain, May 17... More
Colonel Adam L. Chalkley, the commanding officer of
Colonel Adam L. Chalkley, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, visits Marines on Morón Air Base, Spain, May 19, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater secu... More
Origami hearts sent in a care package to Marines assigned
Origami hearts sent in a care package to Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa are placed on a table at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 24, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deplo... More
Sergeant Scott R. Porter, a MV-22B Osprey crew chief
Sergeant Scott R. Porter, a MV-22B Osprey crew chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, adjusts his visor during external lifts on Morón Air Base, Spain, May 25, 20... More
Lieutenant Gen. Rex C. McMillian, right, the commander
Lieutenant Gen. Rex C. McMillian, right, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces North, speaks with Col. Carlos Ysasi the base commander of Morón Air Base, Spain, May 26, 2017. SPMA... More
Lieutenant Col. Allen Laughlin, the executive officer
Lieutenant Col. Allen Laughlin, the executive officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, speaks with members of the U.S. Congress on Morón Air Base, Spain, May 28, 2017. SPM... More
Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Green, a mortorman assigned to
Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Green, a mortorman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lays in the prone during an aerial assault exercise near Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 20... More
Colonel Sean M. Salene, left, the commanding officer
Colonel Sean M. Salene, left, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, briefs Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and his s... More
Colonel Sean M. Salene, right, the commanding officer
Colonel Sean M. Salene, right, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, shakes hands with Capt. Matthew Hawkins, the off-going SPMAGTF-CR-AF ground combat e... More
Portuguese soldiers from the 10th Infantry Regiment
Portuguese soldiers from the 10th Infantry Regiment and U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa watch as a Portuguese soldier "aussie style" rappels from a 9... More
Cargo is loaded into a MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned
Cargo is loaded into a MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa at Tancos, Portugal, June 14, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Robert B. Neller speaks
Commandant of the Marine Corps Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa on Morón Air Base, Spain, June 16, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abdalmajid Sleibi, a machine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abdalmajid Sleibi, a machine gunner assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, inspects a Heckler & Koch G36 rifle at Valladolid, Spain, June 19, 201... More
MV-22B Osprey aircraft fly in support of Marine infantrymen
MV-22B Osprey aircraft fly in support of Marine infantrymen assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa during an assault training exercise at Sierra Del Retain, Spain, June ... More
Col. Sean M. Salene, center left, and Lt. Col. Allen
Col. Sean M. Salene, center left, and Lt. Col. Allen Laughlin, the commanding officer and executive officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, respectively welcome the staff... More
Corporal Chance D. Rector, a crewmaster assigned to
Corporal Chance D. Rector, a crewmaster assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, waits outside a KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 28, 2017. SPMAGT... More
A MV-22B Osprey aircraft is hot refueled by Marines
A MV-22B Osprey aircraft is hot refueled by Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 29, 2017. Hot refuel reffers to the process of... More
Corporal Staci D. James, an aviation supply administration
Corporal Staci D. James, an aviation supply administration clerk assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, works as a volunteer during Freedom Fest, an Independence Day ce... More
A Swiss static-line jumper repacks his parachute after
A Swiss static-line jumper repacks his parachute after jumping from 1,000 feet near Bitburg, Germany, during International Jump Week 2017 July 11, 2017. International Jump Week was created to increase the readi... More
A Cameroonian Marine participates in an improvised
A Cameroonian Marine participates in an improvised explosive device detection scenario given by U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa near Limbe, Cameroon,... More
Sailors and dock workers await the arrival of maritime
Sailors and dock workers await the arrival of maritime vessel Green Ridge to load four MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa for transport back t... More
The emblem of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261
The emblem of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 is displayed on the tail of a MV-22B Osprey aircraft at Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and the... More