Lt. Col. Jason W. Julian, center right, presents a plaque of appreciation to Lt. Col. Nick Brown Oct. 28 at the Ie Shima Training Facility. Julian is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. Brown is the commanding officer of MWSS-172, 1st MAW.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released) - Lt. Col. Jason W. Julian, center right, presents a plaque of appreciation to Lt. Col. Nick Brown Oct. 28 at the Ie Shima Training Facility. Julian is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. Brown is the commanding officer of MWSS-172, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)
Cpl. Christopher R. Oliver receives his diploma from Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker during the Airman Leadership School graduation Oct. 25 at the Rocker NCO club on Kadena Air Base. Oliver was one of two Marines to attend the ALS for the first time in six years. Oliver is a crew master for the KC-130J Hercules transport aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Hecker is the commanding general of the 18th Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released - Cpl. Christopher R. Oliver receives his diploma from Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker during the Airman Leadership School graduation Oct. 25 at the Rocker NCO club on Kadena Air Base. Oliver was one of two Marines to attend the ALS for the first time in six years. Oliver is a crew master for the KC-130J Hercules transport aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Hecker is the commanding general of the 18th Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released
Cpl. Dylan M. Burke, right, and Cpl. Dylan L. Dedmon embark the M1161 internally transportable vehicle aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 23 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The ITV is designed to fit inside aircraft hulls like the Osprey,” said Dedmon. “We can drive into or out of the hull and get carried off to our mission destination. Then once it lands, we can drive out just the same.” Dedmon and Burk are reconnaissance men with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Dylan M. Burke, right, and Cpl. Dylan L. Dedmon embark the M1161 internally transportable vehicle aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 23 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The ITV is designed to fit inside aircraft hulls like the Osprey,” said Dedmon. “We can drive into or out of the hull and get carried off to our mission destination. Then once it lands, we can drive out just the same.” Dedmon and Burk are reconnaissance men with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Landing support specialists back away after connecting a Humvee to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during external lift training at Subic Bay, Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the first time an Osprey has conducted an external lift with the Sacagawea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Landing support specialists back away after connecting a Humvee to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during external lift training at Subic Bay, Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the first time an Osprey has conducted an external lift with the Sacagawea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Staff Sgt. Crystal Salinas checks a pallet dropped from a KC-130J Hercules at a drop zone on Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines during mass supply load training Oct. 2 as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. During the training, Marines delivered supplies and equipment by parachute from a KC-130J Hercules aircraft, demonstrating expeditionary capabilities that could be used during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. The recurrence of PHIBLEX, now in its 30th year, demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines to mutual security and their long-time partnership. Salinas is the paraloft chief and air delivery specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, which is currently part of the logistics combat element for 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED) - Staff Sgt. Crystal Salinas checks a pallet dropped from a KC-130J Hercules at a drop zone on Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines during mass supply load training Oct. 2 as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. During the training, Marines delivered supplies and equipment by parachute from a KC-130J Hercules aircraft, demonstrating expeditionary capabilities that could be used during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. The recurrence of PHIBLEX, now in its 30th year, demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines to mutual security and their long-time partnership. Salinas is the paraloft chief and air delivery specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, which is currently part of the logistics combat element for 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)
The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. The CH-46E Sea Knight, affectionately called “the Phrog,” has served with the Marine Corps and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 since the Vietnam War. The VMM-262 “Flying Tigers” have used the CH-46 to participate in engagements such as Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, and, most recently, Operation Tomodachi in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. After serving faithfully for decades, the Phrog’s service has ended, paving the way for the MV-22B Osprey to take over. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262. - The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. The CH-46E Sea Knight, affectionately called “the Phrog,” has served with the Marine Corps and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 since the Vietnam War. The VMM-262 “Flying Tigers” have used the CH-46 to participate in engagements such as Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, and, most recently, Operation Tomodachi in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. After serving faithfully for decades, the Phrog’s service has ended, paving the way for the MV-22B Osprey to take over. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262.
Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The delegation visited the air station to learn more about the air station’s capabilities and the MV-22B Osprey. Patak is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma. - Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The delegation visited the air station to learn more about the air station’s capabilities and the MV-22B Osprey. Patak is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma.