In this interview with the outgoing and incoming Commanding Officers of VMX-22, the recent achievements as well as the way forward for the squadron are discussed by the two Marine Colonels.
"We clearly do not want to operate fifth generation aircraft with a third generation command and control system."
The A400M is now in service, and its in service experience will now inform the further development of the aircraft.
Second Marine Air Wing, the USS America and the Military Sealift Command are all part of an innovation cycle.. And this innovation cycle is reshaping the amphibious task force.
The A400M is now operational with the French forces.
MAWTS is working closely with the 121 squadron to introduce the F-35 not just to USMC aviation but to the MAGTF.
In this interview, Captain Hall focuses on the way ahead for the largest amphibious ship the US has ever built. According to the Captain: I'm pretty excited to see the innovative approaches and ideas AMERICA facilitates with regard to amphibious ops and warfighting in general.
The Deputy Commandant of Aviation in this video discusses the importance of VMX-22 and its role for the MAGTF.
