Task Force Koa Moana: Building from the basics

Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed demonstrates room-clearing techniques while training with a Papua New Guinean soldier, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, during Exercise Koa Moana. This is the first exercise for U.S. Marines and service members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability and relations by sharing infantry, engineering, law enforcement and medical skills. Steed, from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana, originally assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Task Force Koa Moana: Building from the Basics

Papua New Guinea - Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed demonstrates room-clearing techniques while training with a Papua New Guinean soldier, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, during Exercise Koa Moana. This is the first exercise for U.S. Marines and service members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability and relations by sharing infantry, engineering, law enforcement and medical skills. Steed, from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana, originally assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

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