U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The Marines are with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released) - U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The Marines are with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)
U.S. Marines and airmen extract a simulated casualty at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 19. Extraction was one of the response scenarios during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled Marines and airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures. - U.S. Marines and airmen extract a simulated casualty at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 19. Extraction was one of the response scenarios during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled Marines and airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures.
Cpl. Connor G. Reap inspects the final bolt put in a Humvee that made Marine Air Control Squadron 4 100% equipment ready March 13 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “Marine Corps wide no one is at 100% readiness, except us right now,” said Reap. “There are some Marines who have been in for 20 plus years and they didn’t believe it. It made me feel like a rock star to know that we are the only unit in the Marine Corps to be 100% ready.” Reap, from Wanaque, New Jersey, is a quality control non-commissioned officer with MACS-4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Connor G. Reap inspects the final bolt put in a Humvee that made Marine Air Control Squadron 4 100% equipment ready March 13 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “Marine Corps wide no one is at 100% readiness, except us right now,” said Reap. “There are some Marines who have been in for 20 plus years and they didn’t believe it. It made me feel like a rock star to know that we are the only unit in the Marine Corps to be 100% ready.” Reap, from Wanaque, New Jersey, is a quality control non-commissioned officer with MACS-4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
A Royal Thai Air Force Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter takes off for flight, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. For more information on exercise Cobra Gold, please visit the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ExerciseCobraGold. - A Royal Thai Air Force Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter takes off for flight, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. For more information on exercise Cobra Gold, please visit the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ExerciseCobraGold.
Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines familiarize themselves with the M240G medium machine gun Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The service members shared best practices in several areas, including weapons handling, airbase ground defense, and jungle warfare tactics as part of a training event taking place during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual bilateral training event conducted to improve interoperability and strengthen the bond between the Philippines and U.S. The U.S. Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Philippine airmen are with the Air Defense Wing. - Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines familiarize themselves with the M240G medium machine gun Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The service members shared best practices in several areas, including weapons handling, airbase ground defense, and jungle warfare tactics as part of a training event taking place during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual bilateral training event conducted to improve interoperability and strengthen the bond between the Philippines and U.S. The U.S. Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Philippine airmen are with the Air Defense Wing.
Senior fire officers observe a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released) - Senior fire officers observe a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and civilian business leaders pose for a photo with U.S. Marines in front of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft June 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, following a seminar on the Osprey and its capabilities. The group of influential military personnel and businessmen were invited to attend the briefing and learned about the workings of the aircraft along with being provided an opportunity to fly an Osprey in a simulator. “We value our alliance with Japan very much and that’s why we want to get the true word out on these aircraft,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua T. Fraser, an operations officer with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers/Released) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and civilian business leaders pose for a photo with U.S. Marines in front of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft June 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, following a seminar on the Osprey and its capabilities. The group of influential military personnel and businessmen were invited to attend the briefing and learned about the workings of the aircraft along with being provided an opportunity to fly an Osprey in a simulator. “We value our alliance with Japan very much and that’s why we want to get the true word out on these aircraft,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua T. Fraser, an operations officer with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers/Released)
Marines put out a controlled fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The firefighting display showed how the Marines respond to an emergency situation. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Marines put out a controlled fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The firefighting display showed how the Marines respond to an emergency situation. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
U.S. Marines exit CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters as part of the vertical assault raid portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Su Seong-Ri Range in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 31. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - U.S. Marines exit CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters as part of the vertical assault raid portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Su Seong-Ri Range in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 31. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)