USMC Special Purpose MAGTF

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06/06/2013

06/05/2013: These photos highlight various aspects of the USMC working in Europe and Africa.  The Special Purpose MAGTF is a key tool for such operations.

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  • In the first two photos shot at MORON DE LA FRONTERA, Spain, six MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 arrived here April, 27 in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response (SP-MAGTF CR). The fleet of six executed the longest and largest transatlantic flight of any MV-22B squadron to date, traveling from Marine Corps Air Station New River. The MV-22B Ospreys, along with two KC-130J aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 and other command and control assets and support staff make up the aviation command element for SP-MAGTF CR. SP-MAGTF CR will provide limited defense crisis response in support of U.S. Embassies in the region, to support non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian disaster relief operations or provide recovery capabilities.
  • In photos, three, four and five, Marines from Special Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 work with Burundi National Defense Force soldiers work together to construct linear charges at an artillery range near the 110 Brigade Compund, Buramata, Burundi, March 19, 2013.The soldiers learned how to make the charges from U.S. Marines assigned to Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13, who are conducting training as part of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
  • In photos, 6, 7 and Marines are working in Morocco.  The 14th Marine Regiment were assigned to the 4th Marine Division.

Exercise African Lion is a U.S. Africa Command-scheduled, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa- led, joint multi-lateral exercise.

In April, 2013, the joint task force, consisting of U.S. Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen, were able to conduct modified joint training for Exercise African Lion 13, demonstrating their ability to adapt to unpredicted circumstances, restore mission essential tasks, build interoperability and create friendships during the remaining days of the evolution.

The logistics component continued to exercise vigilant, safe and rapid retrograde of almost 1,200 personnel and 250 short-tons of vehicles and equipment while working with Moroccan partners and contractors to sustain the force and redeploy them back to their home stations in a timely and efficient manner.

  •  In the final photo, the Marines are supporting the training of forces for the Mali mission.

 Armed Forces of Liberia 1st. Lt. Nathaniel Waka discusses his platoon’s course performance with U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Lt. Robert Rivera, AFL engineer mentor, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gregory Starace, AFL Armed Forces Training Command mentor, during an improvised explosive device recognition course provided by Operation ONWARD LIBERTY mentors at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks May 3.

The participating soldiers encountered a variety of IED scenarios during the course and learned how to recognize and react to them safely and effectively ahead of an eventual deployment to Mali.

ONWARD LIBERTY is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa-led operation comprised of joint U.S. service members who mentor and advise the AFL in order to develop a national military that is responsible, operationally capable and respectful of civilian authority and the rule of law.

OOL personnel continue to mentor AFL leaders and training staff at all levels to ensure the deploying platoon is properly trained and equipped to succeed in partner-nation operations in Mali.

Credit Photos: USMC

 

 

82nd Airlift Wing Conducts Rare Multi-Ship Taxi

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06/05/2013: 82nd Airlift Wing conducts rare seven-ship taxi

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Credit: 82nd Airlift Wing:6/2/13

  • In the first two photos, Illinois Air National Guard C-130H3 Hercules aircraft prepare to park at the 182nd Airlift Wing apron in Peoria, Ill., June 2, 2013. The military transport planes participated in a rare seven-ship taxi in which seven aircraft from the Air National Guard base flew together simultaneously in formation.
  • In the final three photos, Illinois Air National Guard C-130H3 Hercules aircraft conduct a flyby over the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., June 2, 2013.

 

 

 

Special Purpose MAGTF Africa Training

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06/03/2013

06/03/2013: Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa provide security after disembarking from an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012.

Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa was training for their deployment to Europe.

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Credit:22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit:11/16/12

  • In the third photo, Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa and a Willimantic, Conn., native, explains the spotter’s job to Lance Cpl. Josh Cross, a small arms repair technician with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa and a Fort Worth, Texas, native, during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 16, 2012.
  • In the fourth photo, Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte, a platoon sergeant with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa and a Jersey City, N.J., native, takes accountability of his Marines as they board an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012.

 

Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos Works with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa

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06/03/2013: Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos Works with  Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa

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Credit:Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa:5/8/13

  • In the first two photos, a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando detains Sgt. Daniel Scelfo, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa reconnaissance Marine from Carlsbad, Calif., and role playing as an arms dealer, during a final training exercise in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 8, 2013.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were in Senegal to train Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos the basics of combat marksmanship, maritime security and light infantry operations. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations.

The approximately 150 U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct security force assistance, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide support to crisis response.

  • In the third photo, Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos provide security as other commandos move across an open road during a final training exercise in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 8, 2013.
  • In the fourth photo, a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando stands guard during a final training exercise in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 8, 2013.
  • In the final photo, Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa gather for a graduation ceremony in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 9, 2013.

Osprey Operations

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2013-06-03 In a recent interview with Brigadier General James S. O’Meara (currently serves as commander, U.S. Marine Forces Europe, and deputy commander, U.S. Marine Forces Africa), the core role, which the Osprey provides in enabling something unique like the Special MAGTF, was highlighted.

We have written extensively on the Osprey’s first five years of operations; with the next five the Marines are expanding their overall operational envelope with the plane as a centerpiece.  The same will happen when they add the F-35B.

In these photos, various shots show the Osprey operations.

The first three focus on the operations of MV-22s assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and taking part in Cobra Gold, a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored multinational joint exercise designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released).

In the fourth photo, Marines belonging to Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 carefully land aboard the USS George H.W. Bush during a Military Utility Assessment to gauge the MV-22B Osprey’s impact on normal naval aircraft carrier deck operations, Jan. 29, 2012.

In the fifth photo, MV-22 Ospreys get ready to take flight from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

At the time, Boxer is under way off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Valverde).

In the final photos, various shots of Osprey operations in Bold Alligator 2012 are provided, including the first landing on a T-AKE supply ship. 

 

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Airbus Military, Seville May 2013

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06/02/2013

06/02/2013: Airbus Military held its annual Trade Media Brief on May 29 and May 30th, 2013.

 In this slideshow, various aspects not covered in the A400M slideshow are provided.

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Credit:SLD 2013

  • The first two photos feature the C-295 and during the event, Airbus Military announced the launch of a new variant of the C-295, the C-295W.
  • The third photo shows the latest USCG Ocean Sentry aircraft.
  • The fourth photo shows a Brazilian military aircraft taxiing for takeoff from Seville.
  • The remaining photos show various aspects of the manufacturing line for the A400M in Seville.

The A400M in Seville, May 2013

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06/02/2013: Airbus Military held their annual Trade Media Brief event on May 29 and 30th 2013 in Seville, Spain.

Featured was the A400M, for this is the year of initial deliveries of the aircraft to two customers, France and Turkey.

In this slideshow, several views of the A400M are provided. 

Some shots were taken in flight as journalists were invited to fly on the aircraft for more than an hour, for each of two flights.

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Credit: SLD 2013

  • In the first five photos, several shots of the A400M highlight it on the tarmac, with the final of the five showing the aircraft after returning from the first of the two journalist flights.
  • The next ten photos show various aspects of the A400M in flight, with the final of these photos showing appropriately enough the head of the program and the head test engineer.
  • The final two photos show the A400M on the ground and some of its support equipment.

 

MAG-16 throws Desert Tantrum

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06/01/2013
06/01/2013: MAG-16 throws Desert Tantrum
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  • In the first photo, a CH-53E Super Stallion cools down at a forward area refueling point as MV-22 Ospreys fly in the distance during Operation Desert Tantrum outside of El Centro, Calif., March, 14.Marine Aircraft Group 16 brought together 27 aircraft in support of this training exercise to provide the most realistic training possible to prepare for future use in combat.
  • In the second photo, a UH-1Y Venom, top, and AH-1W Super Cobra, bottom, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, land at a forward area refueling point during Operation Desert Tantrum outside of El Centro, Calif., March, 14.The exercise allowed HMLA-369 to carry out crucial training while their usual refueling zone was taken.
  • In the third photo, Lance Cpl. Antonio Guzman, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and a Los Angeles native, untangles a fuel line at a forward area refueling point during Operation Desert Tantrum outside of El Centro, Calif., March, 14.Crew chiefs like Guzman set up refueling points for aircraft conducting training to refuel close to the training site rather than cutting training short to return to base.