Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, and partner nations stand at the position of attention during the opening ceremony of Platinum Lion 16-3 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 9, 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released) Marines and partner nations come together for coalition exercise 160509-M-PJ201-008

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