11/29/2013:A key element of the flexibility of the large deck carrier is ability to work through the spectrum of operations. This has been demonstrated recently in Pacific operations. The ship came to work in support of the Philippines as a seabase featuring its helo and Osprey support capabilities. And then…
11/29/2013: During Operation Damayan, JTF-505 demonstrated the successful cooperation between partners in the Asia-Pacific, enabled by the forward presence of U.S. military assets. The versatility of the Osprey makes it ideal for operating across international platforms during crises and contingencies and integrating the seabase into overall operatons. [slidepress gallery='the-osprey-and-the-sdf'] Credit:…
11/29/2013: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Flight Operations [slidepress gallery='uss-boxer-lhd-4-flight-operations'] Credit: USS Boxer:9/25/13 In the first photo, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Philip Delgadillo directs the landing of an AH-1Z Super Cobra aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). In the second photo, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Joni…
2013-11-29 U.S. Marine, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, currently the commander for Joint Task Force 505 (JTF-505), greets Marines and sailors, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) aboard the USS Ashland (LSD-48), Nov. 26, 2013. Wissler informed the 31st MEU of their future…
2013-11-29 General John Paxton, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits Marines across Afghanistan for Thanksgiving. He thanks the soldiers, sailors and Marines serving in Afghanistan and looks forward to the USMC's expeditionary future. American Forces Network Afghanistan 11/28/13
2013-11-28 by defenceWeb Staff Writer and Africom The US Department of Defense (DOD) continues to work with nations in North Africa to promote security and increase stability in the region still feeling the effects of the Arab Spring, Amanda J. Dory, deputy assistant secretary of defence for African affairs, told…
2013-11-27 The USMC was very visible with its Ospreys. The USN became evident with the arrival of the USS Washington. And for the USAF the arrival of the C-17s along with international partners like Canada flying airlift was a clearly visible actor in the relief effort. What can be lost…
2013-11-27 by Dean Wingrin Whilst Boeing airliners are well known and operated in almost every country of the world, Boeing are more selective as to whom they sell their military products. Up to now, the African activities of Boeing Defence, Space & Security have been restricted to North Africa. This,…
