Army Helos Jumping on and Off of Amphibious Ships

04/15/2014
04/15/2014: These images show various US Army helos deployed to South Korea using amphibious ships as lily pads for going from shore to ship and back again.  They are not designed for ship operations; they are not “marinized” in any way.  And they are not compatible with shipboard systems of…

Osprey Aerial Refueling Training

04/15/2014
04/15/2014:A KC-130J Hercules property of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, refuels an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 and 266 off the coast of N.C., April 14, 2014. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refueling training with VMM-264 and 266.  Credit:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera :4/14/14…

BBC HOUSTON Brings Gear For MRF-D

04/15/2014
2014-04-15 The ship BBC HOUSTON (IMO: 9331593, MMSI: 368395000) is a General cargo vessel registered in United States. It can carry a gross tonnage of 7000 with a dead weight of 7700.  It is 119.7 m x 20.2m.  And it was built in 2005 and carries general cargo. Recently, mission-essential gear…

KC-130J Refuels Osprey

04/15/2014
04/15/2014: A KC-130J Hercules property of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, refuels an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltroter Squadron (VMM) 264 and 266, off the coast of N.C., April 14, 2014. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refueling training with VMM-264 and 266 .  Credit:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat…

13th MEU visit, board, search and seizure exercise

04/14/2014
04/14/2014: A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) transits toward the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) prior to a visit, board, search and seizure exercise with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87).  Mason deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman…

Bluefin 21 Artimis AUV in the Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

04/13/2014
2014-04-13 Bluefin 21, Artemis autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is shown on the deck aboard the Royal Australian Navy Australian Defense Vessel (ADV) Ocean Shield. Joint Task Force 658 is supporting Operation Southern Indian Ocean, searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777. Navy Media Content Services, 4/11/14 According to the manufacturer:The…

Marines Train with JGSDF

04/12/2014
04/12/2014: Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training.  [slidepress gallery='marines-train-with-jgsdf'] Credit:15th…