Air Mobility in the Mali Operation

06/09/2013
06/09/2013: Lift and tanking in support of air mobile operations has been a key element of the Mali operation.  In this slideshow, various shots taken by Murielle Delaporte during her time in Mali in April 2013, illustrate the variety of assets relied upon, including those which brought supplies close to…

USS SAN ANTONIO and Its Air Component in Operation

06/09/2013
06/09/2013: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Nesbit, a New Castle, Pa., native, and infantry rifleman assigned to Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands guard while an CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, flies…

Preparation for MV-22 Landing on Japanese Ship

06/07/2013
2013-06-07 Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey pilots, along with maintenance personnel received a tour from Japanese sailors on their ships during Dawn Blitz 2013 at Naval Base San Diego, June 6. The tour was in preparation for the upcoming Osprey landings aboard the Japanese vessels June 14. Dawn Blitz2013 is one…

USMC Special Purpose MAGTF

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. [slidepress gallery='usmc-special-purpose-magtf'] In the first two photos shot at MORON DE LA FRONTERA, Spain, six MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 arrived…

Marshall Aerospace and Upgrading French C-130s

06/06/2013
2013-06-06 We have taken a look at the Marshall Aerospace business model earlier. In the interview with the Marshall CEO, Murielle Delaporte discussed the the Marshall team's approach to partnership. As the CEO underscored: We provide integrated operations support through our partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).  we’ve never had our…

Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 II

06/06/2013
06/05/2013: Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 II. The Japanese and Australians among others understand that the future of their Armies is shaping more expeditionary capabilities and to operate as a maneuver force. They will operate not as a “raiding force,” but a maneuver force from the sea and supported from the…

Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013

06/06/2013
06/05/2013: Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013. The USN-USMC team are shaping a new approach to landpower for the 21st century. The Japanese and Australians among others understand that the future of their Armies is shaping more expeditionary capabilities and to operate as a maneuver force. They will operate not as a…

Japan’s Ships Arrive at Port for Dawn Blitz

06/06/2013
06/05/2013: Japanese Naval ships arriving at Naval Base San Diego for Dawn Blitz 2013 with Japanese Army soldiers on board to work on amphibious operations. The USN-USMC team are shaping a new approach to landpower for the 21st century. The Japanese and Australians among others understand that the future of…