New U.S. Marine unit trains with French Foreign Legion [Image 2 of 14]

CAMP DES GARRIGUES, AIN, FRANCE

10.30.2013

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim  

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

Legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment of France’s 6th Light Armored Brigade hold their position while an MV-22B Osprey with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response takes off Oct. 30, 2013, at Camp des Garrigues, France. The event was part of a week-long bilateral training exercise between U.S. Marines with SP-MAGTF Crisis Response and French Legionnaires. The Osprey was the first of its kind to land on French soil as part of a military exercise. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force capable of responding to a range of crises to protect both U.S. and partner-nation security interests in the region, as well as strengthening partnerships throughout the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim)

• Date Taken: 10.30.2013
• Date Posted: 11.04.2013 15:04
• Photo ID: 1046415
• VIRIN: 131030-M-KU932-033
• Resolution: 3300x2400
• Size: 3.38 MB
• Location: CAMP DES GARRIGUES, AIN, FR