Major General Matthew G. Glavy, commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), thanks the Marines and Sailors of every Marine Aircraft Group within 2nd MAW for their accomplishments in readiness and performance during the year 2017. 2nd MAW will continue to further develop capabilities, military training and readiness especially in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by CWO2 Izzel Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean .VMM-162 is the Aviation Combat Element of the 26th MEU that provides the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) six functions of aviation from assault support, anti-air warfare, offensive air support, electronic warfare, control of aircraft and missiles and air reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to launch an RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aircraft system during Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Nov. 10, 2017. The RQ-21 is being used as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform in support of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG)/MEU team during COMPTUEX, the final pre-deployment training event prior to a deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado and Cpl. Jered T. Stone)

Marines launch a RQ-21A Blackjack from the flight deck of the USS San Diego (LPD-22) during PHIBRON-MEU Integration, April 12, 2017. The Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit launched and recovered the RQ-21A Blackjack after conducting a surveillance and reconnaissance mission. PMINT is the 15th MEU's first at-sea training period and an opportunity for the Marines to work closely with their Navy counterparts as they complete mission essential tasks.

Cpl. Jonathan Becker walks us through the eyes of an RQ-21A Blackjack as it soars through the frigid air during a training flight conducted by Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 9, 2016. The RQ-21A is currently the only unmanned aerial system used by VMU-2, and one of many UAS’s employed by the Marine Corps. As the Marine Corps continues to develop new technology, the RQ-21A is the latest UAS innovation. The system is an essential piece to the reconnaissance mission of the air combat element in support of the Marines on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)