Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, rush to the first building while the Bulgarian T-72 tank to provides cover for the assault on Military Operations on Urban Terrain Town during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 10, 2016. Hundreds of troops from five NATO countries came together to train with mechanized assets and demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as one force.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, exit the smokescreen and proceed to their final objective for the assault on Military Operations on Urban Terrain Town during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 10, 2016. During the exercise, Allies from the United States and four partner nations conducted platoon-level mechanized tactics in order to develop proficiency in fire and maneuver.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, engage targets downrange in M1A1 Abrams tanks for the tank live-fire exercise during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 12, 2016. The purpose behind Platinum Lion 16-3 is to build partner capacity through objective-focused training and increase Marines’ ability to work seamlessly with NATO Allies and partner nations around the world.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
Bulgarian T-72 tanks prepare to line up and fire downrange for the tank live-fire exercise during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 12, 2016. During Platinum Lion 16-3, Allies from the United States and four partner nations will conduct platoon-level mechanized tactics in order to develop proficiency in fire and maneuver.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, fire downrange in an M1A1 Abrams tank for the tank live-fire exercise during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 12, 2016. The purpose behind Platinum Lion 16-3 is to build partner capacity through objective-focused training and increase Marines’ ability to work seamlessly with NATO Allies and partner nations around the world.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
Romanian soldiers with the 634th Infantry Battalion post rear security as a U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank clears the path ahead for the assault on Military Operations on Urban Terrain Town during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 10, 2016. Hundreds of troops from five NATO countries came together to train with mechanized assets and demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as one force.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jimmy Crumel III, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, prepares to advance to the next building with support from an M1A1 Abrams tank for the assault on Military Operations on Urban Terrain Town during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 10, 2016. Hundreds of troops from five NATO countries came together to train with mechanized assets and demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as one force.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, check their gear and fasten their seat belts before departing in an MV-22 Osprey to conduct their final assault during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 14, 2016. Hundreds of troops from five NATO countries came together to train with mechanized assets and demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as one force.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas C. Guess, a corpsman with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, left, maintains a low-profile alongside U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy J. Jenkins, a platoon sergeant with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, right, as MV-22 Ospreys take off during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 14, 2016. During the exercise, Allies from the United States and four partner nations conducted platoon-level mechanized tactics in order to develop proficiency in fire and maneuver.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, move to their final objective after initiating smoke to maintain cover and concealment to conduct their final assault during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 14, 2016. During the exercise, Allies from the United States and four partner nations conducted platoon-level mechanized tactics in order to develop proficiency in fire and maneuver.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, fire downrange as part of their final assault during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 14, 2016. Hundreds of troops from five NATO countries came together to train with mechanized assets and demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as one force.
Five NATO Allies, One Fight
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, pose for a group photo with partner nations in attendance for the closing ceremony to conclude Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 14, 2016. During the exercise, Allies from the United States and four partner nations conducted platoon-level mechanized tactics in order to develop proficiency in fire and maneuver.