Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct a joint exercise utilizing Bulgarian and main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry, and close air support from Air Force assets during Platinum Lion 16-2 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Jan. 15, 2016. Exercise Platinum Lion increases readiness and demonstrates our collective ability to operate as a single force committed to protecting the sovereignty of NATO allies and other European partners. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/Released) B

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Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct a joint exercise utilizing Bulgarian and main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry, and close air support from Air Force assets during Platinum Lion 16-2 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Jan. 15, 2016. Exercise Platinum Lion increases readiness and demonstrates our collective ability to operate as a single force committed to protecting the sovereignty of NATO allies and other European partners. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/Released) Bulgarian, tanks roll side-by-side to conclude Platinum Lion 16-2 160114-M-TV331-027

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