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U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Japanese Mine Action Service review photos of man-made mine-like objects taken off the coast of the Republic of Palau, Oct. 20, 2021. Task Force Koa Moana 21 provides opportunities to work with explosive ordnance disposal teams, maritime law enforcement, medical professionals, and humanitarian assistance organizations. - U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Japanese Mine Action Service review photos of man-made mine-like objects taken off the coast of the Republic of Palau, Oct. 20, 2021. Task Force Koa Moana 21 provides opportunities to work with explosive ordnance disposal teams, maritime law enforcement, medical professionals, and humanitarian assistance organizations.

Task Force Koa Moana 21 LEON Marines Identify Underwater Manmade Mine-Like Objects

The Republic of Palau is a tropical paradise made up of about 340 coral and volcanic islands. Its sandy beaches and dense jungles are rich in both beauty and history. Unfortunately, part of that history has left areas of this tropical paradise contaminated with unexploded ordnance. The Marines of Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, have collaborated with the people of Palau from 10-20 Oct., 2021 to help remedy that...

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A U.S. Marine looks at a standard operating procedure book during a class aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 21. - A U.S. Marine looks at a standard operating procedure book during a class aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 21.

Crisis response: CLB-31, 31st MEU prepare NCO's to lead the way

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attend a class about the CLB’s role in non-combatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18). The non-commissioned officers in attendance learned the key components of NEO and HADR missions, as well as how the command uses the rapid response planning process to launch teams for quick action.

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U.S. Marines prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13. - U.S. Marines prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13.