Marines and Sailors and Tongan Soldiers and Sailors join in formation for the opening remarks of a multi-national, bilateral exercise, July 23, 2016, at Talai Military Camp, Tongatapu Island, Tonga, as part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. The service members will conduct basic infantry and live-fire range training, with assistance from reconnaissance boats to operationalize USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), on the Motutapu Island to increase relations and interoperability. The Marines and Sailors with the task force are originally with I and III Marine Expeditionar
Marines and Sailors and Tongan Soldiers and Sailors join in formation for the opening remarks of a multi-national, bilateral exercise, July 23, 2016, at Talai Military Camp, Tongatapu Island, Tonga, as part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. The service members will conduct basic infantry and live-fire range training, with assistance from reconnaissance boats to operationalize USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), on the Motutapu Island to increase relations and interoperability. The Marines and Sailors with the task force are originally with I and III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Tongans are with His Majesty’s Armed Forces. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)
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