As threats evolve, and Marine Corps Aviation introduces new technologies, the LAAD Marines are in the throes of change as well.
The Marines have been working operations off of foreign warships as part of the process of building out an Osprey-enabled sea base, writ large.
Shaping core missions like Baltic defense require the integration of mine warfare as a core competence.
F-35s from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Being Air Refueled
In this interview with Commander Peter Bergen Henegouwen, the challenge of conducting counter mine operations is addressed.
The Dutch warship became the latest foreign warship to land an Osprey onboard.
The Brits and the USMC are working through F-35B integration with large deck ships shaping 21st century ops.
The visit highlighted that the Marines are already working integration with the legacy fleet.