II MEF News

It’s a TRAP: SPMAGTF-CR-AF 19.2 executes training

The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conducted a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training exercise in Troia, Portugal, Feb. 5, 2019. TRAP rehearsals allow the Marines to become proficient in locating and authenticating isolated personnel. TRAP is a core mission of SPMAGTF-CR-AF and the task force must continuously streamline efficiencies in order to provide a fast and efficient crisis response force.

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Sgt. Nicholas G. Tissandier, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, oversees the landing of an MV-22 Osprey during para-operations above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The air crew practiced landings to reflect flight operations in areas of reduced visibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Sgt. Nicholas G. Tissandier, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, oversees the landing of an MV-22 Osprey during para-operations above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The air crew practiced landings to reflect flight operations in areas of reduced visibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Delivering Marines, fast food – the Marine Corps way

What is the fastest way to deliver chow and water to hungry Marines in the field?

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Two MV-22 Osprey piloted by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, land at Landing Zone Kingfisher, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Upon completion of troop transport, air crews practiced tactical landings, utilizing the Osprey’s unique blend of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, to complete their operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Two MV-22 Osprey piloted by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, land at Landing Zone Kingfisher, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Upon completion of troop transport, air crews practiced tactical landings, utilizing the Osprey’s unique blend of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, to complete their operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Ospreys demonstrate agility for casualty evacuations

The MV-22 Osprey’s ability to blend vertical flight capabilities of a helicopter with the speed, range, altitude and endurance of fixed-wing aircraft was put to use for several casualty evacuation drills above Camp Lejeune. North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2015.

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