09/08/2011: An A-10 Thunderbolt II is refueled over southern Afghanistan. The most prominent feature of the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-gun cannon. This weapon is capable of firing 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets, including tanks. Both the A-10…
09/06/2011: An AV-8B Harrier with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's aviation combat element, lands on and takes off from the USS Makin Island. The 11th MEU is conducting its first at sea exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May. Credit: 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit: 08/16/2011
09/05/2011 A recent French Navy video highlights the USMC landing on a French BPC. The French and the USN-USMC team demonstrated in the Libyan operations the value of flexible basing, using land and sea to project power. This is a core lesson learned going forward. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgbspu_us-marines-onboard-fns-tonnerre_news [caption id="attachment_23675" align="aligncenter" width="300"…
09/05/2011: Video shows a three man communications team which travels around Helmand Province, Afghanistan to work on Explosive Ordnance Disposal's communication devices. Credit: 2nd Marine Logistics Group: 08/05/11
09/02/2011: Task Force Attack Apache helicopters consistently fly missions throughout Afghanistan. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe met up with Soldiers who’s primary mission is to keep these birds flying. Credit: American Forces Network Afghanistan: 08/05/11
08/25/2011: A key element for mission success is an ability to support the deployment with key service support capabilities. Airman Parry provided an introduction into the support services role and equipment. [slidepress gallery='crw'] Photo Credit: SLD 2011 Airman Parry: I hate acronyms, so I'm only going to try to give…
08/24/2011: During the SLD visit with the CRW, the C2 team explained their role and the equipment, which they use to execute their mission. Master Sgt. James Gregg started the discussion with participation by Staff Sgt. Derek Carson, and Sgt. Brant. Sgt. Gregg: We are from the 21st Air Mobility…
08/22/2011: During the CRW visit, Second Line of Defense spoke with members of the CRW who operate the equipment for handling supplies and materials when forward deployed. Airman Ruiz initiated the discussion. [slidepress gallery='the-material-handling-equipment-for-crw-operations'] Photo Credits: SLD 2011 Ruiz: Here are a couple of pieces of equipment that we use…
