Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Anderson, a rifleman, and French Army Pfc. Maxime Cochonat, an infantryman, practice tactical close combat techniques during a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course at Quartier Gribeauval, New Caledonia, August 17, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations with our partners by exchanging a U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces infantry platoon. While the U.S. Marines are in New Caledonia, the French infantry platoon traveled to Australia to participate in Exercise Koolendong 16 with U.S. and Australian forces. Anderson, from Menomonie, Wisconsin, is with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin. Cochonat, from Peyrieu, France, is with 92nd Infantry Regiment, French Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

A French Army soldier with 92nd Infantry Regiment and a Marine with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin enter a building during a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course at Quartier Gribeauval, New Caledonia, August 16, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations with our partners by exchanging a U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces infantry platoon. While the U.S. Marines are in New Caledonia, the French infantry platoon traveled to Australia to participate in Exercise Koolendong 16 with U.S. and Australian forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin prepare to move to their next objective during a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course off the coast of Noumea, New Caledonia, August 15, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations with our partners by exchanging a U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces infantry platoon. While the U.S. Marines are in New Caledonia, the French infantry platoon traveled to Australia to participate in Exercise Koolendong 16 with U.S. and Australian forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

#Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the RQ-20 Puma to Hellenic Special Forces during Exercise Alexander the Great 22 in Greece, May 11. Alexander the Great 22 enhances strategic defense and partnership between the U.S. and Greece. #CombinedForce t.co/6g0KAYB6Wl Source: U.S. Marines North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/15230 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin practice capturing enemy personnel during a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course at Quartier Gribeauval, New Caledonia, August 18, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations with our partners by exchanging a U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces infantry platoon. While the U.S. Marines are in New Caledonia, the French infantry platoon traveled to Australia to participate in Exercise Koolendong 16 with U.S. and Australian forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

A baby crocodile is presented to Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a reception, staging, onward movement and integration brief at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, April 20, 2016. The RSO&I program is designed for MRF-D as the first critical step in establishing situational awareness for all Marines and their planned training during their deployment in Australia. All Marines are required to attend this comprehensive program in order to ensure that foundations of interoperability, safety, and effective training are established. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)

A baby crocodile is presented to Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a reception, staging, onward movement and integration brief at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, April 20, 2016. The RSO&I program is designed for MRF-D as the first critical step in establishing situational awareness for all Marines and their planned training during their deployment in Australia. All Marines are required to attend this comprehensive program in order to ensure that foundations of interoperability, safety, and effective training are established. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)

U.S. and Bahraini #Marines conduct a simulated medical evacuation during exercise Neon Defender 22 in Bahrain, May 10. Neon Defender focuses on maritime security operations, installation defense, and medical response. #CombinedForce t.co/GGtTDXLn9Q Source: U.S. Marines North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/20568 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

A Philippine and U.S. Marine train their rifles at potential targets following a beach assault during a bilateral exercise near Zambales, Philippines, May 9, 2014 as part of Balikatan 2014. The assault enhanced Marine landing maneuvers and expeditionary capabilities, optimizing combined operations for the future. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional securing and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes/released)

#Marines with 4th Marine Division conduct patrols alongside Dutch Marines during Exercise Tradewinds 2022 at Guacamallo Bridge, Belize, May 13. During the patrol lane portion of the training, Marines experienced simulated enemy contact and friendly casualties. #CombinedForce t.co/oQwlPshtn5 Source: U.S. Marines North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/24476 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

During a combined forces capabilities exercise, a Romanian marine provides perimeter security for a fire team of U.S. Marines, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, entering a house in the urban training facility at Babadag Training Area. Romanian and U.S. Marines trained in Babadag Training Area for a two-week course in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations including combat marksmanship, convoy operations, Improvised-Explosive Device awareness, and Marine Corps Martial Arts.

#Marines with Task Force 61/2 assemble a VXE-30 STALKER unmanned aircraft system during Exercise Hedgehog 22 near Saaremaa, Estonia, May 19. The Estonian-led exercise Siil 22, Hedgehog 22 in English, focuses on the security and stability in the Baltic region. #CombinedForce t.co/n657YNQjKT Source: U.S. Marines North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/26340 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews