Rapid Home Station Mobilization on Oahu: Pacific Response Exercise 2023

09/08/2023
The 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC) pioneered a Rapid Home Station Mobilization (RHSM) model in the Pacific utilizing its micro-garrison concept from June 1 to 5. This mobilization was carried out as part of the Pacific Response exercise (PACRES) in Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii to ensure the…

MRF-D Working with Australian Army

09/01/2023
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 and Australian Army Soldiers with 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conduct a close air support evolution at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 15, 2023. This allied training facilitates interoperability between joint fire observers, enabling target prosecution in close…

VMM-774 Operating off of USS New York

08/30/2023
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774 (VMM-774) from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, land Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys on San-Antonio-class amphibious transportation dock, USS New York (LPD-21), on June 29, 2023. This is the first-time squadron VMM-774 has conducted a flight deck landing. MARINE CORPS…

HMLA 169 and MWSS 172 Daily Operations

08/25/2023
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 fly and refuel aircraft with HMLA-169 during Fuji Viper at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 17, 2023. Fuji Viper provides 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency,…