VMGR-152 in Exercise Kodiak Mace

07/10/2019
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…

BALTOPS 2019: Return of the Ships to Port

07/08/2019
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…

French Forces Work with the Marines on Sea Base Operations

07/06/2019
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…

Celebrating the 77th Anniversary of No. 77 Squadron at RAAF Williamtown

07/06/2019
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Number 77 Squadron conducted a flypast over RAAF Base Williamtown on July 5, 2019 in a ‘double seven’ formation to mark the unit’s 77 years of operations. The flypast took the 16 F/A-18A Hornets over RAAF Williamtown and well as the Lower Hunter and Port…

BALTOPS 2019

07/05/2019
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…