USMC // Marines at Platinum Lion

Platinum Lion | NATO Allies show collective capabilities in Europe

Marines with the Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, Bulgarian and Romanian Forces conduct the final exercise utilizing Bulgarian and U.S. main battle tanks, indirect fire, mechanized infantry and close air support from U.S. Air Force assets during Platinum Lion 16-2 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Jan. 15, 2016. Exercise Platinum Lion increases readiness and demonstrates our collective ability to operate as a single force committed to protecting the sovereignty of NATO allies and other European partners.