11/12/2013: The first task facing the USMC in helping the Philippines is to assist in the challenging search and rescue mission. Ospreys are an important asset to operate throughout the islands as well as to be able to operate in very difficult terrain. [slidepress gallery='ospreys-participate-in-search-and-rescue-mission-in-the-philippines'] Credit: III Marine Expeditionary Force…
11/13/2013:Earlier this year (June 14th), an Osprey landed onboard the JS Hyuga (DDG-181) during Dawn Blitz off of the coast of Naval Base Coronado. [slidepress gallery='osprey-lands-on-japanese-ship-operating-in-the-pacific'] Credit:III MEF:11/12/13 https://sldinfo.com/osprey-lands-on-japanese-ship-for-the-first-time/ https://sldinfo.com/osprey-mates-with-japanese-ship/ Now this has been done from Okinawa to a Japanese ship deployed in the Pacific. Lt. Gen. John Wissler and…
2013-11-12 In a recent video, BGen Paul Kennedy highlighted the formidable challenge facing relief workers and the people of the Philippines in dealing with the post-Typhoon situation. He is Deputy Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force; and Commanding General, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. He is leading a forward command element…
11/12/2013: Members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Marines took part in the landing of an MV-22B Osprey on a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship for the first time ever in the Asia Pacific. Cpl. Brandon Suhr takes us to Ship Ise to witness the landing. Credit:III MEF:11/12/13
11/12/2013: The last test CV-22 flies final sortie. Credit: Hurlburt Field:10/31/13 As Major Hutchings, one of two pilots recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for surviving under combat fire, highlighted the USAF and USMC collaboration associated with the Osprey. "The USAF pilots for the Ospreys train here at New River before…
11/08/2013: The B-52 is truly one of the most amazing aircraft ever built. Besides being one of the meanest looking planes to look at, and to suffer under its percussion bombs whether in Iraq or Vietnam, the venerable plane has evolved with technology into a close support aircraft, or with…
11/08/2013: The MEADS missile defense system developed by the United States, Italy and Germany intercepted and destroyed two targets simultaneously in a final test. The system provides unique 360 degree capabilities for protection of mobile forces as well as fixed sites. Credit: White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs:11/6/13 Lockheed, which…
In honor of Veterans Day, we have a tribute to the USMC presented by Go.Daddy.com and they have established fund to help warriors in need as well. Now on to the video: Some of us at Second Line of Defense can legitimately say: Semper Fi! For the rest of us,…
