The 21st Century has ushered in monumental changes that affect the daily life of many Americans. These shifts also impact military installations and operations uniquely. The evolution of modern warfare through rapidly maturing warfighting domains like cyber-space and the digital information environment present challenges that require consistent and diverse levels of understanding and assessment...
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JHOC taught students how to support USAID during the planning and execution of humanitarian support to foreign nations and across a wide variety of humanitarian missions. JHOC is also part of the Joint Task Force training continuum as II MEF prepares for an upcoming JTF exercise later in 2023. Foreign humanitarian assistance is among the list of tasks that a JTF certified headquarters may be called upon to execute...
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The Alliance between the United States and Republic of Korea has endured the test of time for 70 years. From unforgiving conditions of Inchon and sub-zero temperatures of the Chosin Reservoir to brutal combat in the jungles of Vietnam, the U.S.-ROK Alliance has been forged through shared struggles of war and a common vision of freedom. Fast forward to present day, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group celebrate this Alliance through executing Ssang Yong 2023...
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As the sun sets over Camp Pendleton, a group of Marines stand ready to climb aboard an MH-60S Seahawk to fast rope back to the landing pad from a height of 40 feet. After two weeks of intensive training during 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course 1-23, the event signified the last step the Marines take before becoming basically-trained “Anglicans.” The Marines who pass the final evaluation have successfully enhanced their knowledge in the history, tactics, procedures, and physical standards that have become a part of the Anglican legacy...
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