Benin Weapons Training [Image 3 of 5]

BENIN

10.10.2013

Photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

Staff Sgt. Michael McConnell of White River Junction, Vt., teaches a counter move during a martial arts class October 10, 2013. Dozens of U.S. troops met with Benin Armed Forces to work on different tactical procedures in order to build on their maritime security capabilities. The group of Marines focused on different types of patrolling procedures, hand-to-hand combat techniques, and other combative skills during an Africa Partnership Station 13 engagement. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marco Mancha)

• Date Taken: 10.10.2013
• Date Posted: 10.25.2013 12:21
• Photo ID: 1040319
• VIRIN: 131010-M-PE262-004
• Resolution: 5018x3346
• Size: 1.83 MB
• Location: BJ