PAPENOO, Tahiti – 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 integrated squads with the French forces and patrolled through the jungle in order to test their capabilities when engaging an enemy. Exercise Koa Moana focused to enhance and improve military-to-military relations between allied and partner nations in the Pacific. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer/Released)

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