Mission video highlighting members of JB MDL.
01.28.2018
Video by Staff Sgt. Dustin Roberts
MV-22B insertion and extraction in WTI-2-18
07/04/2018U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, conduct insertion and extraction drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-18 Yuma, Ariz., April 4.
WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
YUMA, AZ, UNITED STATES
04.04.2018
Video by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Drake
CH-53 Es in WTI 2-18
07/02/2018
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 fly towards the objective during a day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-18 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 7.
WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, AZ, UNITED STATES
04.07.2018
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin
Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium
07/01/2018U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific; Indian Army Brig. Gen. Arun Chaloli Gopinath, commander, Infantry Brigade India; Japan Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, commanding general, Amphibious Raid Deployment Brigade; Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alvin Parreño, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps; Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Udeni Indranatha Serasinghe, director, Naval Land Operations, and director, Marine Naval Headquarters, speak about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018.
The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations.
Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities.
05.24.2018
Video by Sgt. David Adams
Australia to Build New Frigates
06/30/2018On 29 June 2018, BAE Systems Australia were announced as the successful bid to design the Global Combat Ship – Australia Hunter Class frigates, to be built by ASC Shipbuilding at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, South Australia. SEA 5000 Phase 1 Future Frigate Program will deliver anti-submarine warfare frigates, the Hunter class.
The Hunter class enters service in the late 2020s replacing the eight Anzac frigates, which have been in service since 1996.
The Hunter class will have the capability to conduct a variety of missions independently, or as part of a task group, with sufficient range and endurance to operate effectively throughout the region.
The frigates will also have the flexibility to support non-warfare roles such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Incorporating the leading-edge Australian-developed CEA Phased-Array Radar and the US Navy’s Aegis combat management system, with an Australian interface developed by Saab Australia Australian interface, the Hunter class will be one of the most capable warships in the world.
Australian Department of Defence
June 29, 2018
Fjord Fury Exercise
06/29/2018
These photos highlight Marine Corps Aviation participating in an exercise in Northern Norway.
U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 fly over Bodo, Norway during Fjord Fury, May 30, 2018.
Exercise Fjord Fury is designed to conduct combined training with NATO allied forces, foster relationships with host and partner nations, and improve the squadron’s combat readiness
BODO, 18, NORWAY
05.30.2018
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jailine Martinez
Exercise Frozen Reindeer: VMU-2 Flight Operations
06/28/2018
U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 conduct post-recovery procedures during Frozen Reindeer in Rena, Norway, May 31, 2018.
Frozen Reindeer is a training exercise designed to build flight and ground proficiency in cold weather environments.
RENA, NORWAY
05.31.2018
Photo by Sgt. Joselyn Jimenez
Working GCE and ACE Integration and WTI 2-18
06/27/2018
U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion 4th Marines post security during assault support tactics three during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-18 in Yuma, Ariz., on April. 20, 2018.
WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron One cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force.
MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano)