Cpl. Jesse C. Thompson, fire team member, 2nd platoon training noncommissioned officer, Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011, inspects the barrel of a Senegalese Marine's weapon prior to them conducting immediate actions drills here. Thompson is part of the 45-man strong SCTF, along with about 100 Senegalese commandos and Nigerian navy Special Boat Service troops who are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011
Commando Marines with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit patrol the hot dusty trail in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011
A Marine commando with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit communicates with a fellow Marine during a patrol in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011.
Commando Marines with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit patrol the hot dusty trail in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011.
A Marine commando with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit takes a knee during a patrol in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011.
Commando Marines with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit patrol the hot dusty trail in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011.
Sgt. Austin D. Sabin, amphibious assault vehicle crew chief, Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011, inspects the chamber of a Senegalese Marine's weapon prior to them conducting immediate actions drills here. Sabin is part of the 45-man strong SCTF, along with about 100 Senegalese commandos and Nigerian navy Special Boat Service troops who are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011
A U.S. Marine with the Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011, inspects the rifle of a Senegalese Marine's weapon prior to them conducting immediate actions drills here. The Marines and sailors here are part of the 45-man strong SCTF, along with about 100 Senegalese commandos and Nigerian navy Special Boat Service troops who are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011
Commando Staff Sgt. Cheikh S. Camara, instructor, Senegalese Marines, gives a class on jungle warefare to a crowd of Senegalese commandos and U.S. Marines here. The class covered a wide range of topics from cover and concealment, to movement under fire. Approximately 45 U.S. Marines and sailors, along with about 100 Senegalese commandos and Nigerian navy Special Boat Service troops are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011