Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., receives the rank of major from Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 commanding officer, during a promotion ceremony at Bel-Air military base in Dakar, Senegal, April 16, 2013. Berentson was promoted in Senegal where he assisted in training Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos the basics of combat marksmanship, maritime security and light infantry operations. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations. The approximately 150 U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct security force assistance, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide support to crisis response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Norris/Released)
Date Taken: | 04.16.2013 |
Date Posted: | 05.20.2013 20:26 |
Photo ID: | 936922 |
VIRIN: | 130416-M-LZ697-177 |
Resolution: | 2784x1856 |
Size: | 702.73 KB |
Location: | DAKAR, SN |
Hometown: | BURLINGTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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