In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, Meteorological and Oceanographic Marines are continuing to modernize the operational capabilities of I Marine Expeditionary Force. From Sept. 16 to Sept. 27, 2024, Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Airmen from 1st Combat Weather Squadron rehearsed meteorology and oceanographic employment, rapid response planning processes, and multi-service METOC integration to support future missions during training exercise Cobra Horizon at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff. Sgt. Brett D. Meil was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic actions during a ceremony hosted by School of Infantry – West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sep. 24, 2024. Staff Sgt. Brett Meil, a native of Texas, received the Department of the Navy’s highest non-combat award for exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade, while serving as the position safety officer, on June 13, 2023.
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The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie successfully completed its third test flight on Sept. 20, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. This flight was conducted in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, and industry partners.
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), received its first F-35C Lightning II jet aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2024.
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A U.S. Marine currently deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit had the rare opportunity to be promoted by her Korean family on the flight deck of USS Boxer in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 8.
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