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Resolute Dragon

A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scans for threats while patrolling during Resolute Dragon 21 on Ojojihara Proving Grounds Dec. 9,...

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Resolute Dragon 21

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scan for threats while on patrol during Resolute...

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Resolute Dragon 21

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines and a soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scan for threats while on a bi-lateral patrol...

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HMH-366 arrive in Maine for cold weather training

CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366 prepare to offload gear after landing in Brunswick, Maine, Dec. 7,...

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HMH-366 arrive in Maine for cold weather training

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Manning, a CH-53 helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366 inspects a CH-53E Super Stallion...

 

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  • VMX-1 External Lifts

    Dec 17 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) test the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 16, 2021. Personnel with VMX-1 conducted surge flight operations to test the external lift capability of the CH-53K in support of amphibious operations. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy "E" aircraft. The CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter currently being produced and tested to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)
  • VMX-1 External Lifts

    Dec 17 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) test the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 16, 2021. Personnel with VMX-1 conducted surge flight operations to test the external lift capability of the CH-53K in support of amphibious operations. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy "E" aircraft. The CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter currently being produced and tested to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)
  • VMX-1 External Lifts

    Dec 17 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) test the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 16, 2021. Personnel with VMX-1 conducted surge flight operations to test the external lift capability of the CH-53K in support of amphibious operations. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy "E" aircraft. The CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter currently being produced and tested to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)
  • USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) RAS

    Dec 14 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    A U.S. Navy Sailor works with Sailors and Marines to move supplies during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 11, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Resolute Dragon

    Dec 13 2021
    Ojojihara Proving Grounds
    A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scans for threats while patrolling during Resolute Dragon 21 on Ojojihara Proving Grounds Dec. 9, 2021. RD21 is the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2013 and is the largest ever in Japan. RD21 is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
  • Resolute Dragon 21

    Dec 13 2021
    Ojojihara Proving Grounds
    U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scan for threats while on patrol during Resolute Dragon 21 on Ojojihara Proving Grounds Dec. 9, 2021. RD21 is the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2013 and is the largest ever in Japan. RD21 is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 2/8 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific in support of 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
  • USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) RAS

    Dec 14 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    A U.S. Marine works with other Marines and Sailors to move containers of food and supplies, during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 11, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • VMX-1 External Lifts

    Dec 17 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) test the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 16, 2021. Personnel with VMX-1 conducted surge flight operations to test the external lift capability of the CH-53K in support of amphibious operations. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy "E" aircraft. The CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter currently being produced and tested to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)
  • VMX-1 External Lifts

    Dec 17 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) test the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 16, 2021. Personnel with VMX-1 conducted surge flight operations to test the external lift capability of the CH-53K in support of amphibious operations. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy "E" aircraft. The CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter currently being produced and tested to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)
  • USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) RAS

    Dec 14 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Navy pilots with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, transport supplies from USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195), using MH-60S Seahawk Helicopters during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 11, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Resolute Dragon 21

    Dec 13 2021
    Ojojihara Proving Grounds
    A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines and a soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scan for threats while on a bi-lateral patrol during Resolute Dragon 21 on Ojojihara Proving Grounds Dec. 9, 2021. RD21 is the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2013 and is the largest ever in Japan. RD21 is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 2/8 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific in support of 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
  • Resolute Dragon 21

    Dec 13 2021
    Ojojihara Proving Grounds
    A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines scans for threats while patrolling during Resolute Dragon 21 on Ojojihara Proving Grounds Dec. 9, 2021. RD21 is the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force since 2013 and is the largest ever in Japan. RD21 is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 2/8 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific in support of 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
  • USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) RAS

    Dec 14 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Navy pilots with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, transport supplies from USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195), using MH-60S Seahawk Helicopters during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 11, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Resolute Dragon 21

    Dec 13 2021
    Ojojihara Proving Grounds
    U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines scan for threats while patrolling during Resolute Dragon 21 on Ojojihara Proving Grounds Dec. 9, 2021. RD21 is the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force since 2013 and is the largest ever in Japan. RD21 is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 2/8 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific in support of 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
  • USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) RAS

    Dec 14 2021
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    A U.S. Marine works with others Marines and Sailors to move containers of food and supplies, during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 11, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise

    Dec 08 2021
    USNS Leroy Grumman, At Sea
    A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195), Dec. 7, 2021. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six, is underway for Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (AMX) in preparation for a future deployment. AMX is the second at-sea period in the MEU's Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU team in a realistic paced threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise

    Dec 08 2021
    USNS Leroy Grumman, At Sea
    A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195), Dec. 7, 2021. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six, is underway for Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (AMX) in preparation for a future deployment. AMX is the second at-sea period in the MEU's Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU team in a realistic paced threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise

    Dec 08 2021
    USNS Leroy Grumman, At Sea
    U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope onto USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195) to execute a visit, board, search and seizure, Dec. 7, 2021. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six, is underway for Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (AMX) in preparation for a future deployment. AMX is the second at-sea period in the MEU's Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU team in a realistic paced threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise

    Dec 08 2021
    USNS Leroy Grumman, At Sea
    U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195), Dec. 7, 2021. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six, is underway for Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (AMX) in preparation for a future deployment. AMX is the second at-sea period in the MEU's Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU team in a realistic paced threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise

    Dec 08 2021
    USNS Leroy Grumman, At Sea
    U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a medical evacuation with a simulated casualty during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195), Dec. 7, 2021. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six, is underway for Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (AMX) in preparation for a future deployment. AMX is the second at-sea period in the MEU's Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU team in a realistic paced threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
  • Tarawa Day

    Nov 29 2021
    MARINE COPRS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a hike in commemoration of Tarawa Day on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 23, 2021. 2d Marines remembered and honored the sacrifices of the regiment during its defining battle during World War II, learned about the adaptation of amphibious doctrine, and strengthened unit identity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)
  • Tarawa Day

    Nov 29 2021
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Elliott, left, the regimental sergeant major, and Col. Steven M. Sutey, the regimental commanding officer, both with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a colors rededication ceremony in commemoration of Tarawa Day on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 23, 2021. 2d Marines remembered and honored the sacrifices of the regiment during its defining battle during World War II, learned about the adaptation of amphibious doctrine, and strengthened unit identity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)
  • PARAOPS

    Nov 29 2021
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 – Reinforced, during parachute operations (PARAOPS) aboard Marine Corps Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. Marines conducted PARAOPS to maintain jump qualifications to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)
  • PARAOPS

    Nov 29 2021
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 – Reinforced, during parachute operations (PARAOPS) aboard Marine Corps Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. Marines conducted PARAOPS to maintain jump qualifications to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)
  • PARAOPS

    Nov 29 2021
    MARINE CORPS LANDING FIELD BOGUE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land on a tarmac during parachute operations (PARAOPS) aboard Marine Corps Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. Marines conducted PARAOPS to maintain jump qualifications to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)
CNO Gilday and Gen. Berger Announce LSE 2021
Aug. 3, 2021 | 1:44
210803-N-TR763-1001 WASHINGTON (Aug. 3, 2021) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger announce Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released)

210803-N-TR763-1001 WASHINGTON (Aug. 3, 2021) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger announce Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released)

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