SPMAGTF Marines simulate crisis response, enhance unit readiness [Image 244 of 244]

MORON AIR BASE, NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN

10.20.2016

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Alarcon 

U.S. Navy           

Corporal Micah S. Salmon, a squad leader assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, signals for his Marines to board an MV-22B Osprey during an alert force drill at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 20, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to rehearse and assess the SPMAGTF’s ability to integrate elements and respond to a time-sensitive crisis. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is designed to provide contingency support to U.S. Africa Command, including tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, embassy reinforcement, support to noncombatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

• Date Taken: 10.20.2016
• Date Posted: 10.27.2016 00:42
• Photo ID: 2948625
• VIRIN: 161020-M-ND733-280
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 9.31 MB
• Location: MORON AIR BASE, NAVAL STATION ROTA, ES