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…
2014-02-02 By Cmde (Retd) Ranjit B Rai The Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police and Intelligence agencies are the lead security providers, and tasked to prevent and tackle maritime terrorism. India’s Navy is India’s insurance against war at sea, and Defence Minister AK Antony has charged the Indian Navy to be…
02/02/2014: Scenic shots taken from a C-17 based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Credit: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs:1/30/14
2014-02-01 Interviews Conducted by Murielle Delaporte Second Line of Defense’s Murielle Delaporte had the opportunity to visit the Special Purpose Crisis Response MAGTF at their temporary operating facility in Spain in mid December. Shortly after she observed their training efforts, the force went on its second mission, this one to South…
01/31/2014: Sgt. Thomas G. Beams and Cpl. James Mason prepare an MV-22 Osprey for an engine wash on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). [slidepress gallery='preparing-an-osprey-engine-for-cleaning-at-sea'] Credit: USS Boxer (LHD 4):12/3/13 In the second photo, Cpl. James Mason prepares the engine of an MV-22…
01/31/2014: USAF air lifters are seen in these photos in the snow and the clearing of the air field for operations on January 22, 2014. [slidepress gallery='dover-afb-in-the-snow'] Credit:436th Airlift Wing:1/22/14
2014-01-31 Ukraine is currently in upheaval. The Russians are pressuring Ukraine to stay in their orbit. Yet many Ukrainian citizens wish to expand their relationship with the West and with the European Union. Is Ukrainian sovereignty the key driver for Western support? Or is it concerns for supporting Russia’s sphere of…
01/30/2014: Various Land Sea, and Air exercises as part of NATO multi-national training exercise in early 2014. For NRF 2014 rotation NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) gives his specific guidance to JFC Brunssum to train, prepare and certify the Immediate Response Force (IRF) and the elements designated in the Response…
