Spartans Conduct Arctic Airborne Ops

03/04/2014
03/04/2014: In the first two photos, a paratrooper assigned the 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, part of U.S. Army Alaska, is seen after exiting a C-130 Hercules aircraft during an Arctic airborne operation in the complete over-white uniform on Malamute…

Steel Knight 2014

02/17/2014
02/17/2014: SK-14 is a large scale combined arms, live-fire exercise integrating ground troops from 1st MARDIV, aviation and logistical support from 3rd MAW and 1st Marine Logistics Group.  [slidepress gallery='steel-knight-2014'] Credit:3D Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera:12/13/13 In the first 2 photos, a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with…

F-16s Landing in Sync as Part of South Korean Defense Ops

02/16/2014
02/15/2014: Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron land in sync after a training sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2014.  The Wolf Pack ensures readiness by presenting pilots with different training scenarios to further reinforce the Wolf Pack’s ability to fight tonight. [slidepress…

The USS Bataan ARG Prepares for Deployment

02/14/2014
02/14/2014: When these photos were shot in mid-December 2013, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit was taking part in the Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for its scheduled 2014 deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. [slidepress gallery='the-uss-bataan-arg-prepares-for-deployment']  Credit:22nd Marine…

Arleigh Burke Destroyers to Rota Spain

02/03/2014
02/03/2014: The Spanish navy is a major allied navy, which deploys the Aegis system.  Now US Navy ships are coming to Spain as well to join in the effort.  According to a story by Steven Beardsley in a January 31, 2014 Stars and Stripes story:  The first of four U.S.…

Red Flag 2014

02/03/2014
02/03/2014: Red Flag 14-1 is an air-to-air combat training exercise in the skies over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The purpose of the exercise is to increase the combat capability of U.S. and allied air forces for future combat situations. [slidepress gallery='red-flag-2014'] Credit:99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs:1/28/14 In…

22nd MEU Prepares for Deployment via a Composite Training Unit Exercise

02/02/2014
02/02/2014: Bataan sailors involved with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines are seen underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), designed to present the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with scenarios seen on deployment. [slidepress gallery='22nd-meu-prepares-for-deployment-via-a-composite-training-unit-exercise']  Credit: USS Bataan (LHD 5):12/3/13 In the first photo, Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 6, Capt. Neil…