U.K. Royal Marines with 45 Commando board an MV-22B Osprey during a combined operation as part of exercise Blue Raptor aboard the U.K. Royal Navy’s HMS Ocean, Nov. 20, 2015. The Allied Maritime Basing Initiative is a proof-of-concept to provide the U.S. and NATO allies a year-round, maritime-based crisis response force by leveraging the amphibious capabilities residing in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)
<br>Unit: U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
Staff Sgt. Keonaona Paulo
Taken on 20 November 2015
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