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U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum "Flight School" summer camp students pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 11, 2023. VMM-268 partnered with the summer camp to introduce middle school students to the aviation career field and enhance community relations. - U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum "Flight School" summer camp students pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 11, 2023. VMM-268 partnered with the summer camp to introduce middle school students to the aviation career field and enhance community relations.

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's "Flight School" Summer Camp Students Visit VMM-268

U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 joined forces with the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's "Flight School" program on June 27 and July 11, 2023, hosting a week-long aviation-focused summer camp for students in grades 6-8. This collaboration marked the first-ever partnership between VMM-268 and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's education department. The summer camp immersed students in the world of aviation, emphasizing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math disciplines that underpin the industry. During their visit to VMM-268, the students assumed the role of simulated MV-22B Osprey pilots, gaining hands-on experience in virtual flying. They familiarized themselves with the intricate design of the MV-22 and engaged in conversations with Marine Corps pilots, air crew members, and maintainers...

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U.S. Marine Recruiters Tackle New Adversary - Online Classrooms

Each year as school begins, the race to get into classrooms and lunchrooms starts. Marine recruiters face a diverse set of challenges such as schools that are not military friendly, schedule conflicts and competition with the sister services. Marines always face those challenges head-on and accomplish the mission. This year is different though, one of the most difficult challenges presented itself to Marine recruiters across the nation. How do you perform a class talk when the students themselves aren’t physically in school...

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Students at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training learn about various instruments in an AV-8B Harrier trainer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.. CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines annually to repair and maintain aircraft in the Marine Corps. In addition to attending classes, the Marines who are waiting to start class can also be found honing their skills in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King) - Students at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training learn about various instruments in an AV-8B Harrier trainer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.. CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines annually to repair and maintain aircraft in the Marine Corps. In addition to attending classes, the Marines who are waiting to start class can also be found honing their skills in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Molding Marines: How CNATT Shapes Future of Naval Aviation

Deep in the heart of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, lies a group of young men and women, undistracted by the fast tempo of the operating forces, eager to learn and hone their skills as aviation mechanics.Through thorough instruction, the “Warrior Owl” students of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Cherry

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School Liaisons can help ease PCS transition for families

When service members get orders to a new duty station, they are not the only ones who have to start over somewhere new. These moves can be especially difficult for their school-age children, who have to start over in a new school and make new friends, on top of the stresses that come with moving.

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Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, climbs up the latter after performing the helocasting practical application Nov. 4 during the scout swimmers course at White Beach Naval Facility. Marines rehearsed the procedures they will be doing on the aircraft on pier beforehand hand to ensure readiness. Pratama is a student of the course with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, climbs up the latter after performing the helocasting practical application Nov. 4 during the scout swimmers course at White Beach Naval Facility. Marines rehearsed the procedures they will be doing on the aircraft on pier beforehand hand to ensure readiness. Pratama is a student of the course with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Marines dive into amphibious skills

Marines are known for their ability to operate in the air, on land and at sea. With this in mind, Marines looked towards the water, bracing themselves for their next dive from the sky, determined to conquer the challenges ahead. Marines with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF,

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Marines load into the MV-22B Osprey to prepare to fast rope during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course Aug. 20 at the Central Training Area. The students finalized their practical applications portion by performing rappels out of the aircraft. The Marines are with various units across III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. - Marines load into the MV-22B Osprey to prepare to fast rope during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course Aug. 20 at the Central Training Area. The students finalized their practical applications portion by performing rappels out of the aircraft. The Marines are with various units across III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.