F-35Bs at Sea

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02/13/2019

F-35B Lightning IIs with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) conduct flight operations carrying Guided Bomb Units from the USS Wasp (LHD 1), Philippine Sea, Feb. 3, 2019. 

Naval Aviators with the detachment fly the Marine Corps’ newest, most advanced multi-role fighter, the F-35B. 

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

ABOARD USS WASP (LHD 1), PHILIPPINE SEA

02.03.2019

Video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Hess 

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit 

Australian Military Engaged in Australian Disaster Relief: Dealing with a Once in a Lifetime Floods

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In an article published by AFO on February 4, 2019:

Australia’s military has been deployed to tackle devastating “once-in-a-century” floods that have inundated homes, schools and airports in the country’s northeast, forcing hundreds to flee and bringing crocodiles onto the streets.

The Australian Defence Forces delivered 70,000 sandbags, deployed amphibious cargo vehicles and helped pluck flashlight-wielding residents from their rooftops Monday, as monsoon rains drenched the northern state of Queensland.

Australia’s tropical north typically experiences heavy rains during the monsoon season, but the recent downpour has seen some areas get a year’s worth of rainfall in a week.

https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/world/military-steps-in-as-australia-floods-bring-crocs-to-the-streets/ar-BBT9gEx

Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU

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The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

January 7, 2019

USS Essex-LHD 2

Operation Highroad

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02/11/2019

A team of Australian Defence Force service men and women is helping Afghanistan to develop a professional, capable and sustainable air force.

The Australians train, assist and advise their Afghan counterparts on command and control, armament and munitions, air operations, engineering, logistics and life support equipment maintenance.

Their efforts will assist the Afghan Air Force while it grows by 3,000 personnel, significantly expands its helicopter fleet, and adds a new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform over the next five years.

The team is embedded within the Train Advise Assist Command – Air in Kabul.

Operation Highroad is the Australian contribution to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.

Australia contributes about 300 Defence personnel to the train, advise and assist mission.

December 27, 2018

Australian Department of Defence

Return of HMAS COLLINS

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02/08/2019

Members of the Submarine Community and HMAS Collins family members greeted HMAS Collins as she comes alongside at Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling.

Since returning to service after her full cycle docking, HMAS Collins has conducted a variety of activities on the East coast of Australia.

HMAS Collins returns to Fleet Base West.

December 16, 2018

Australian Department of Defence

Indo-Pacific Dialogue: New Delhi, India 

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02/06/2019

Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a panel discussion, “Indo-Pacific: Ancient Waterways, Emerging Geometries”, at the Raisina Dialogue 2019 in New Delhi, India. 

The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference held annually and has emerged as India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and security. 

NEW DELHI, INDIA

01.09.2019

Video by Airman 1st Class Nathan Barbour 

Defense Media Activity Forward Center – Pacific  

VMM-365 Flight Operations During Trident Juncture 18

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02/05/2019

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 conduct flight operations during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 near Northern Norway, Nov. 6, 2018.

The exercise enhanced the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. 

The Marines and MV-22B Ospreys are assigned to VMM-365, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Rowe)

NORWAY

11.06.2018

Video by Lance Cpl. Cody Rowe 

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 

Australian-trained ATACs Add Bite to Afghanistan’s fight  

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02/04/2019

The training of Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators (ATACs) by coalition forces, including Australians, is having a significant impact on Afghanistan’s battles with insurgents. 

In early December, the Afghan Air Force conducted its first night-time air strike inflicting heavy casualties on insurgents and destroying enemy munitions stores. 

Operation Highroad is the Australian contribution to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. Australia contributes about 300 Defence personnel to the train, advise and assist mission.

January 4, 2019

Australian Department of Defence