Queensland Fire and Emergency Services recently worked with firefighters from No 23 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley to run through a hazardous material and decontamination exercise. Key areas of the training included the fitting of appropriate personal protective equipment, product identification, chemical containment and clean up, education on the use…
This year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre started off with a bang, as US Marine Corps and US Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HiMARS) demonstrated the firepower they could bring to bear. The exercise, held on July 8, displayed not only the rapid-deployment capability of the systems, which were deployed by…
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 fly a KC-130J Super Hercules during threat reaction training, low altitude tactics and tactical navigation flights during Exercise Kodiak Mace at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 26, 2019. VMGR-152 provides additional flexibility for III Marine Expeditionary Force, enhancing a forward-deployed…
Ships from allied and partner nations return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen upon completion of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and…
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) welcomed its new Chief, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC during a ceremonial parade and flypast in Canberra today. Outgoing Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC said it has been a privilege to lead the RAAF for the last four…
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing celebrate Fourth of July. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES 06.26.2019 Video by Lance Cpl. Damaris Arias 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
The French and the USMC have worked together for a very long time. With the advent of the new roles for amphibious ships, the Marines and the French Army and Navy are working through new ways to operate from the sea-base. In the Bold Alligator Exercises, the French have participated…
U.S. Marines train alongside allies and partners to support the interoperability of forces and maintain a close relationship during exercise Baltic Operations 2019 in Palanga, Lithuania, June 16, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier, annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises…
