CH-53 External Lift

04/12/2015
04/12/2015: U.S. Marines from Landing Support Company, First Transport Support Battalion, execute an external lift during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-15 in a CH-53E Super Stallion at Auxiliary Airfield 2 near Yuma, Ariz., April 03,2015. WTI is a seven week event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics…

KC-130J Hercules Tactical Aerial Delivery

04/10/2015
04/10/2015: U.S. Marines from VMGR-234, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron, execute a tactical aerial delivery during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Co6rse (WTI) 2-15 in a KC-130J Hercules at Yuma, Ariz., April 10, 2015. WTI is a seven week event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). MAWTS-1…

MV-22B Osprey Flight Operations

04/08/2015
04/8/2015: MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is seen conducting flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the…

Exercise Talon Reach

04/08/2015
04/08/2015: U.S. Marines participating in Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 and infantry officers course, fly in a CH-53E Super Stallion to participate in the Talon Reach V Exercise at Range 220 in Twentynine Palms, Calf., March 27, 2015. WTI is a seven week event hosted by Marine Aviation…

44 AMU’s F-15 surge to the sky

04/05/2015
04/05/2015: U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an F-15C Eagle for a training surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2015. The 44th Fighter Squadron usually conducts training surges three to four times a year. When executed properly, it has a positive effect on…

USS Bonhomme Richard LCU Recovery

04/02/2015
04/02/2015:Sailors assigned to Deck Department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) direct Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, to the well deck.  Bonhomme Richard is currently underway conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.  Credit: USS Bonhomme Richard…

Celebrating the 70th Year of History of the USCG Bluebell

04/01/2015
04/01/2015:  This buoy tender has reached its 70 year life of service. The USCG faces a serious recapitalization challenge, notably illustrated by operating a 70 year old ship. The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Bluebell recounts the cutter's history as part of its 70th anniversary of service celebration in Portland, Ore.,…

Operation Skyfall

03/31/2015
03/31/2015: Service members from the United States, Germany, Italy and Canada prepare for the first day of airborne operations during Operation Skyfall 2015. Operation Skyfall is a joint, multi-lateral combat camera subject matter expert exchange hosted by the 982nd Combat Camera Company, which takes place at multiple locations in Georgia.…