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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Shelton, the air operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages targets with an M4 carbine as part of a combat marksmanship program table five range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2023. The 15th MEU completed combat marksmanship program tables 3-6, including day and night courses of fire at known and unknown distances, and a pistol qualification range to meet annual training requirements and gain familiarity with their assigned weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

15th MEU Refines Skills with Rifle and Pistol

February 28, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Shelton, the air operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages targets with an M4 carbine as part of a combat marksmanship program table five range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2023. The 15th MEU completed combat marksmanship program tables 3-6, including day and night courses of fire at [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division and 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted integrated training to enhance defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

1st LAR and 3rd LAAD Bn. conducts anti-aircraft training

February 28, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division and 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted [Read More …]

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Meeke, a scout sniper, from Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M40 A6 sniper system during a bilateral sniper live-fire exercise with soldiers from 1st Regimental Landing Team, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during Iron Fist 23 at Hijudai, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023. The bilateral live-fire exercise was conducted to establish an understanding of allied weapon’s systems during Iron Fist 23. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham)

Bilateral Live Fire Exercise Iron Fist 23

February 27, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Meeke, a scout sniper, from Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M40 A6 sniper system during a bilateral sniper live-fire exercise with soldiers from 1st Regimental Landing Team, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during Iron Fist 23 at Hijudai, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023. The bilateral live-fire exercise was conducted to establish an [Read More …]

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hoists a Humvee during external lift training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 19, 2023. This helicopter support team exercise was conducted to certify pilots in sling load operations and improve tactical proficiency. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

31st MEU Helos Conduct Heavy Lift Training

February 27, 2023 VA Worker 0

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hoists a Humvee during external lift training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 19, 2023. This helicopter support team exercise was conducted to certify pilots in sling load operations and improve tactical proficiency. The 31st MEU, the Marine [Read More …]

U.S. Army soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division (1AD CAB), and Turkish civilians offload humanitarian aid from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Elbistan, Türkiye, Feb. 15, 2023. 1AD CAB provides a dynamic lift capability in direct support of USAID and Turkish relief efforts. 1AD CAB is one of several U.S. military units supporting Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), operating under U.S. Sixth Fleet, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) and U.S. European Commanders part of the International Turkish disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Crops photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois/Released)

Humanitarian Aid Provided to Turkish Citizens

February 19, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division (1AD CAB), and Turkish civilians offload humanitarian aid from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Elbistan, Türkiye, Feb. 15, 2023. 1AD CAB provides a dynamic lift capability in direct support of USAID and Turkish relief efforts. 1AD CAB is one of several U.S. military units supporting Task [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide overwatch for a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise on the USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11, 2023. The VBSS exercise refined Marines’ skills in maritime interdiction operations by incorporating real world scenarios. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham)

Scout Snipers Provide Overwatch for VBSS

February 17, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide overwatch for a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise on the USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11, 2023. The VBSS exercise refined Marines’ skills in maritime interdiction operations by incorporating real world scenarios. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious [Read More …]

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 hike down to Invasion Beach at Iwo Jima, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. VMGR-152 conducted the professional military education trip to educate squadron personnel on the historical significance of the island and foster esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

A walk in their footsteps: VMGR-152 hike around Iwo Jima

February 17, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 hike down to Invasion Beach at Iwo Jima, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. VMGR-152 conducted the professional military education trip to educate squadron personnel on the historical significance of the island and foster esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines provide security at a helicopter landing zone during Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 in the Northern Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2023. JWX 23 is a large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 Air Insertion

February 17, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines provide security at a helicopter landing zone during Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 in the Northern Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2023. JWX 23 is a large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime [Read More …]

U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment fire a rocket from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Scarlet Dragon in Dugway, Utah, Feb. 2, 2023. Scarlet Dragon is a joint exercise in which the U.S. military branches test their interoperability capability with joint units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Scarlet Dragon

February 16, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment fire rockets from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Scarlet Dragon in Dugway, Utah, Feb. 2, 2023. Scarlet Dragon is a joint exercise in which the U.S. military branches test their interoperability capability with joint units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, recover their combat rubber raiding craft on to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 8, 2023. The Marines conducted a boat raid exercise that increased their proficiency to secure contested terrain and allow friendly forces to advance from ship to shore. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham)

Masters of the Raid

February 16, 2023 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transit to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 8, 2023. The Marines conducted a boat raid exercise that increased their proficiency to secure contested terrain and allow friendly forces to advance from ship to shore. The 31st MEU is operating aboard [Read More …]