Transferring Training from Jacksonville to RAAF Edinburgh: The RAAF Moves Out on the Aussie P-8 Fleet

08/20/2018
Recently, the officers responsible for P-8 training in the RAAF have returned to Australia from JAX Navy.  The Aussies are now doing their training at their main operating base in South Australia, namely RAAF Edinburgh. Second Line of Defense recently visited the base and discussed the transition with Wing Commander,…

USMC-Aussie Training at RIMPAC 2018

08/17/2018
Exercise Rim of the Pacific 18 (RIMPAC 18) is a biennial military training exercise to strengthen international maritime partnerships, enhance interoperability and improve the readiness of participating forces for a wide range of potential operations.  Now in its 25th iteration, the Australian Defence Force deployed HMA Ships Adelaide, Success, Toowoomba,…

Australia at RIMPAC 18

08/16/2018
Exercise Rim of the Pacific 18 (RIMPAC 18) is a biennial military training exercise to strengthen international maritime partnerships, enhance interoperability and improve the readiness of participating forces for a wide range of potential operations.  Now in its 25th iteration, the Australian Defence Force deployed HMA Ships Adelaide, Success, Toowoomba,…

PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training 

08/15/2018
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the Amphibious Squadron 6 (PHIBRON), train aboard the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training, Atlantic Ocean N.C., June 18, 2018.  PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training is a two-week training evolution that allows Marines and Sailors to train as a…

US Special Ops Forces (5)

08/14/2018
U.S. Special Operations Forces and Afghan Special Security Forces use non-traditional re-supply by utilizing donkeys to carry food, water and other equipment during a clearing operation against ISIS-K in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. NANGARHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN 06.01.2018 Video by Staff Sgt. Marcus Butler  Resolute Support Headquarters  

Dealing with CBRN

08/13/2018
U.S. Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in the Concept of Real World CBRN Operations course at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, June 22, 2018.  This training was conducted to enhance and refine the conduct of sensitive site exploitation, which…

US Special Ops Forces (4)

08/10/2018
U.S. Special Operations Forces and Afghan Special Security Forces provide humanitarian assistance to Afghan locals who were displaced by ISIS-K in Deh Bala district in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan NANGARHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN 05.31.2018 Video by Bob Ditchey  Resolute Support Headquarters 

US and German Replenishment at Sea

08/09/2018
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with German Navy frigate FGS Hessen (F 221). 07.06.2018 Video by Lt.Cmdr. Laura Stegherr and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Twiss USS Harry S Truman