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This was one of many tables present at the Asian Pacific

This was one of many tables present at the Asian Pacific

This was one of many tables present at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event, which showcased various Asian cultural paraphernalia for attendees to view, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 30, 2013. Since... More

Taking pictures in a tight, bumpy military vehicle

Taking pictures in a tight, bumpy military vehicle

Taking pictures in a tight, bumpy military vehicle is still a challenge for renown photojournalist Ben Bohane, who attempts to shoot a Guam Army National Guardsmen late October during a mission in Kabul, Afghan... More

Cpl. Lucas Ferreira, combat engineer for engineer platoon,

Cpl. Lucas Ferreira, combat engineer for engineer platoon,

Cpl. Lucas Ferreira, combat engineer for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, boards an outrigger canoe during a cultural sporting event in Tahiti, Sept. 28. Marines participated in several cultural events and sha... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Tarava... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, sits at the start point of a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faao... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Melissa Leon, a landing

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Melissa Leon, a landing

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Melissa Leon, a landing support specialist with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, helps a French service member put on pads in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25, 2016. Ma... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, prepare to go ashore during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. The final event with U.S. Marines and French forces invol... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integr... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 flip tires during a squad competition with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 27, 2016. Marines and French forces had a friendly competition in... More

TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, left,

TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, left,

TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, left, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, awaits the start of a closing ceremony with French military leaders in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016... More

The theme of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The theme of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The theme of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 30, 2013, was diversity. Diversity not only in the cultural mix within America, but also that within the milit... More

Soldiers from Foxtrot Company, 1st Battalion, 294th

Soldiers from Foxtrot Company, 1st Battalion, 294th

Soldiers from Foxtrot Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, escort photojournalist Ben Bohane at Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, during an October mission to co... More

Staff Sgt. Robert J. Houser, platoon sergeant for engineer

Staff Sgt. Robert J. Houser, platoon sergeant for engineer

Staff Sgt. Robert J. Houser, platoon sergeant for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3 and Capt. Corey Goodwin, executive officer for Koa Moana 15-3, participate during an outrigger canoe event in Tahiti, Sept. 28.... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Miller, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, studies the next obstacle of a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Fa... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a team leader with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, leads his fire team on a patrol during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcom Walker, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcom Walker, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcom Walker, a radio operator with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, spars with a French service member in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25, 2016. Marines and French f... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund, a platoon commander with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, jumps off a utility boat during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti,... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines in... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Melendez,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Melendez,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Melendez, left, and Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, both combat engineers with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, run with water jugs during a squad competition ... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 await the stat of the closing ceremony with French key leaders in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership thanked each other for th... More

Members of the Sumter Island Sisters entertain attendees

Members of the Sumter Island Sisters entertain attendees

Members of the Sumter Island Sisters entertain attendees of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event through various forms of Asian Pacific Islander style dance routines at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May... More

Photojournalist Ben Bohane, Australian and Vanuatu

Photojournalist Ben Bohane, Australian and Vanuatu

Photojournalist Ben Bohane, Australian and Vanuatu resident, shares a moment in late October with Afghan Police cadets at Kabul's Police District IX. Bohane traveled with Guam Army National Guardsmen photo-docu... More

1st Lt. Bradley Wilson, platoon commander for engineer

1st Lt. Bradley Wilson, platoon commander for engineer

1st Lt. Bradley Wilson, platoon commander for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, speaks to Lt. Romerald Lemoigne, commander of 48 Signals Regiment during a training exercise in Tahiti, Sept. 28. Koa Moana (Ocean... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, the platoon

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, the platoon

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, the platoon guide for Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, studies the next obstacle of a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, ... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to enter a room with French forces during urban operations training in... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Gallagher,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Gallagher,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Gallagher, a Marine Corps martial arts instructor and financial technician with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, spars with a French service member in Faa... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, a

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, a

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Heuerman, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integra... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcolm Walker, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcolm Walker, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malcolm Walker, a radio operator with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, provides security during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. T... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, compete in tug-of-war during a squad competition with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 27, 2016. Marines and French forces had a friendly co... More

TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAVAO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, shakes hands with a French military leader during the closing ceremony in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, ... More

Freelance photographer and journalist Ben Bohane has

Freelance photographer and journalist Ben Bohane has

Freelance photographer and journalist Ben Bohane has had an inkling for his profession since landing his first photography job in the 1980s. He has traveled throughout the Pacific Island region covering conflic... More

Members of the Sumter Island Sisters take a group photo

Members of the Sumter Island Sisters take a group photo

Members of the Sumter Island Sisters take a group photo with Chief Master Sgt. James Wilkerson, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, after the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C... More

Lance Cpl. Katherine Bogomolov, a combat engineer for

Lance Cpl. Katherine Bogomolov, a combat engineer for

Lance Cpl. Katherine Bogomolov, a combat engineer for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, rests during a hike at Moorea Island in French Polynesia, Sept. 29. The hike included U.S. Marines and French troops and c... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Souheil Nassar, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs an obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaon... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to enter a room with French forces during urban operations training in... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ronald Stephenson,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ronald Stephenson,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ronald Stephenson, an ammuntion technician with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs an obstacle during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25,... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integra... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, set up a security perimeter during training with French forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. The final event with U.S. Marines and French force... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, right, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, participates in a squad competition with French forces in Taravao,... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jason Haglund, left, the detachment commander of Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, receives a trophy form French military leaders in Taravao, Tahiti Se... More

Australian photojournalist (and Vanuatu resident) Ben

Australian photojournalist (and Vanuatu resident) Ben

Australian photojournalist (and Vanuatu resident) Ben Bohane, left, gets assistance from Capt. Gordon Guerrero, Public Affairs officer, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, during B... More

Sgt. Craig Matz, an explosive ordnance disposal Marine

Sgt. Craig Matz, an explosive ordnance disposal Marine

Sgt. Craig Matz, an explosive ordnance disposal Marine for Koa Moana 15-3, helps with a Tahitian meal during cultural events in French Polynesia, Oct. 1. Koa Moana provided an opportunity for cultural exchange ... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 tie a rope bridge to overcome the next obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 22, 2016. U.S. Mar... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to clear a room with French forces during urban operations training... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. Carina Lopez, middle,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. Carina Lopez, middle,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. Carina Lopez, middle, a squad leader with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs an obstacle during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25,... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, patrol the jungle with French forces in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the French forces and p... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Oelke, a

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Oelke, a

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel Oelke, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, throws Frisbees during a squad competition with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, receives a gift from the French military in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership... More

Australian photojournalist (and Vanuatu resident) Ben

Australian photojournalist (and Vanuatu resident) Ben

Australian photojournalist (and Vanuatu resident) Ben Bohane, right, presents his book, Black Islands: Spirit and War in Melanesia, to Lt. Col. Michael Tougher, commander, Task Force Guam, late October after Bo... More

Lance Cpl. Kaedyn Griffith, a combat engineer for engineer

Lance Cpl. Kaedyn Griffith, a combat engineer for engineer

Lance Cpl. Kaedyn Griffith, a combat engineer for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, drinks coconut water during a cultural event in Tahiti, Oct. 1. Koa Moana (Ocean Warrior) aims to enhance senior military lead... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, left, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon and Cpl. Calloway, a rifleman with Combat Engineer platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clear a stairw... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Patrick Windham with

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Patrick Windham with

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Patrick Windham with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 goes under an obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 22, 2016. U.S. Marines ... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, middle,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, middle,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, middle, a military police Marine with Law Enforcment Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, climbs through a tube during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahi... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provide security during a patrol with French forces in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the Fren... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Joseph Gray, an expeditionary

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Joseph Gray, an expeditionary

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Joseph Gray, an expeditionary airfield systems technician with Headquarters Company, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, throws a javelin during a squad competition with French forces in Ta... More

TARAHAVO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAHAVO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAHAVO Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, gives a gift to the French military in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership than... More

Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa

Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa

Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa Moana 15-3, prepares Tahitian food during a cultural event in Tahiti, Oct. 1. Marines also shared warfighting techniques and tactics during the training evo... More

Task Force Guam leaders present photojournalist Ben

Task Force Guam leaders present photojournalist Ben

Task Force Guam leaders present photojournalist Ben Bohane, center, with a special award after Bohane recently embedded with the Guam Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment. After years of... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, a platoon

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, a platoon

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Sgt. David Noe, a platoon guide with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, motivates his team to overcome the next obstacle during a jungle endurance course along with... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Tar... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Larae Butler, left,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Larae Butler, left,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Larae Butler, left, climbs unto a combat rubber raiding craft with Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, both military police Marines with Law Enforcment Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, d... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provide security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the French forces and patro... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Shonor Burton,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Shonor Burton,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Shonor Burton, the first sergeant for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, throws a javelin during a squad competition with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 27, 2016. Marines... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 line up for food after the closing ceremony with French forces in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership thanked each other for th... More

Tahitians and Marines participate in a pre-meal dancing

Tahitians and Marines participate in a pre-meal dancing

Tahitians and Marines participate in a pre-meal dancing ritual prior to eating in Tahiti, Oct. 1 during exercise Koa Moana. Koa Moana (Ocean Warrior) is scheduled to take place in Honduras, Tahiti, Fiji, Vanuat... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Tar... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Sprouse, a

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Sprouse, a

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Sprouse, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, instructs French forces on urban operations before integrating teams with Americans i... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, pose for a group photo after completing a jungle endurance course along with French Forces in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 22, 2016. U.S. Marines and Frenc... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Duncan, left,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Duncan, left,

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Duncan, left, jumps towards a combat rubber raiding craft with Cpl. Brier Avara, both military police Marines with Law Enforcment Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, d... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan O’Toole,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan O’Toole,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan O’Toole, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, sights in on a mock enemy combatant during a patrol with French forces in Papenoo, Ta... More

Cpl. Sierra L. Wittig, squad leader for engineer platoon,

Cpl. Sierra L. Wittig, squad leader for engineer platoon,

Cpl. Sierra L. Wittig, squad leader for engineer platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, is at the front of a patrol during a theater security cooperation training exercise in Tahiti, Oct. 1. Koa Moana (Ocean Warrior) is sche... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Tarava... More

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana

FAAONE, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 overcome an obstacle during a water endurance course in Faaone, Tahiti, Sept. 25, 2016. Exercise Koa Moana focused to enhance and improve military-to... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marines with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provide security during a patrol with French Forces in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integrated squads with the Fren... More

Gunnery Sgt. James Kines, platoon sergeant for law

Gunnery Sgt. James Kines, platoon sergeant for law

Gunnery Sgt. James Kines, platoon sergeant for law enforcement platoon, Koa Moana 15-3, participates in tug-o-war during cultural sporting events in Tahiti, Oct. 2. Throughout the week, Marines shared warfighti... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, a

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, a

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in T... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron Kempster,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron Kempster,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron Kempster, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security after an assault on mock enemy combatants in Papenoo, Tahiti... More

Lt Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa

Lt Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa

Lt Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for Koa Moana 15-3, stands in formation beside his Marines during the closing ceremony in Tahiti, Oct. 2. Marines shared warfighting techniques and tactics with thei... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, enters a room with French forces during urban operations training in Tar... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Leon Brown, a water

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Leon Brown, a water

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Leon Brown, a water purification specialist with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Mari... More

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, works with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. Americ... More

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao,... More

U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,

U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,

U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, flip a French Army Zodiac boat during training with the French Army at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 30, 2018. Task Force Marines deployed to French Polyn... More

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao,... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua West, a field radio repairman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua West, a field radio repairman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua West, a field radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, high steps through tires as part of the French Army’s Aito Course at Taravao, French Polynesia, Sept. 27, 2018. Task Force ... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Karlsen Smith, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides rear security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines integra... More

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right,

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Maj. David Rainey, right, the commanding officer for Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, receives a gift from the French military in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 28, 2016. The military leadership... More

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren,

PAPENOO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas McClaren, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Force Koa Moana, provides security during a patrol in Papenoo, Tahiti, Sept. 26, 2016. Marines in... More