Diamond. Tonga first served with the 1st MEF on the Solomon Island during World War II. The Royal Tongan Marines returned from Iraq in December 2004. In December 2008, the Tonga Defence Services ended their mission in the Iraq War and returned home. In 2006, TDS soldiers, in co-operation with local police, were deployed to deal with the Nuku'alofa riots. In 2010, Tongan troops began training with the RAF Regiment, in preparation for operations in Afghanistan; the first troops deployed to Afghanistan during February 2011. Tonga's military size was approximately 450 troops, half of which were sent to fight in the War in Afghanistan, serving in Camp Bastion and Camp Leatherneck. During the September 2012 Camp Bastion raid Tonga troops were in perimeter guard towers without any night-vision devices. In September 2013, Tonga Defence Services were officially renamed into His Majesty's Armed Forces (HMAF). In April 2014, the Royal Tongan Marines ended their mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Components The main elements of HMAF are: His Majesty's Armed Forces HQ Joint Force HQ Land Force Tongan Royal Guards Royal Tongan Marines Combined Logistics and Technical Support Tongan Navy Training Command Air Wing Support Unit Territorial Forces Tongan Maritime Force (Tongan Navy) The Maritime Force is equipped with three Pacific-class patrol boats, a tanker, a Landing Craft Mechanised and a motor boat that is the royal yacht. Tongan Maritime Force performs patrol missions, occasionally dealing with border violations, at the Minerva Reef and Tonga's restricted fishing zones. Royal Tongan Marines The Royal Tongan Marine Infantry is organised as a single battalion with a HQ and three Light Infantry Companies. Tongan Royal Guards The Tongan Royal Guards are a company size unit that are responsible for the security of His Majesty. The Royal Guard maintains a musical unit known as the Tonga Royal Corps of Musicians that serves as a military band for different occasions. Tongan Air Wing The Air Wing was established in 1996 and operates one Beechcraft G.18S aircraft in the maritime patrol and search and rescue roles, and an American Champion Citabria light trainer. The current position of the HMAF air wing is unclear but both aircraft have not been active. Retired Aircraft Victa Airtourer 1 aircraft. International Defence Organisations The HMAF is a member of the following international defence organisations: Pacific Armies Management Seminar Pacific Area Senior Officers Logistics Seminar Western Pacific Naval Symposium International Hydrographic