06/10/2013: 11th MEU and the Japanese Self Defense Force during Exercise Dawn Blitz [slidepress gallery='11th-meu-and-the-japanese-self-defense-force-during-exercise-dawn-blitz'] Credit:11th Marine Expeditionary Unit:6/6/13 In the first two photos, members of the Japanese Self Defense force launch a boat from the back of a helicopter during helocast training here June 6. The purpose of the training…
06/10/2013:Soldiers from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division took part in an arctic skills competition at Fort Wainwright, AK. Preparing for Arctic operations is a key element of shaping a 21st century force. See our interview with General Jacoby on the Arctic http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/preparing-for-an-arctic-future-general-jacoby-looks-at-the-challenges/ http://defense.aol.com/2012/12/14/america-allies-and-the-arctic-northcom-commander-talks-polar-st/ Credit:1st Stryker Brigade…
06/10/2013: MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct flight deck operations aboard the USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while sailing in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, June 5, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force…
06/09/2013: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Nesbit, a New Castle, Pa., native, and infantry rifleman assigned to Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands guard while an CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, flies…
06/09/2013: Lift and tanking in support of air mobile operations has been a key element of the Mali operation. In this slideshow, various shots taken by Murielle Delaporte during her time in Mali in April 2013, illustrate the variety of assets relied upon, including those which brought supplies close to…
2013-06-07 Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey pilots, along with maintenance personnel received a tour from Japanese sailors on their ships during Dawn Blitz 2013 at Naval Base San Diego, June 6. The tour was in preparation for the upcoming Osprey landings aboard the Japanese vessels June 14. Dawn Blitz2013 is one…
06/05/2013: 82nd Airlift Wing conducts rare seven-ship taxi [slidepress gallery='82nd-airlift-wing-conducts-rare-seven-ship-taxi'] Credit: 82nd Airlift Wing:6/2/13 In the first two photos, Illinois Air National Guard C-130H3 Hercules aircraft prepare to park at the 182nd Airlift Wing apron in Peoria, Ill., June 2, 2013. The military transport planes participated in a rare seven-ship…
06/05/2013: These photos highlight various aspects of the USMC working in Europe and Africa. The Special Purpose MAGTF is a key tool for such operations. [slidepress gallery='usmc-special-purpose-magtf'] In the first two photos shot at MORON DE LA FRONTERA, Spain, six MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 arrived…
