U.S. Marine Corps Maj Brian Kimmins prepares to launch an F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth for a historic cross-deck operation with USS America in the Pacific Ocean on August 20, 2021. The operation highlighted the interoperability of the F-35B and the strategic importance of the joint integration between the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and the U.S. Navy Amphibious Ready Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit. This mission was the first time in modern history the United States has cross-decked aircraft for a mission utilizing a foreign aircraft carrier, demonstrating naval partnerships in action. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj Brian Kimmins prepares to launch an F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth for a historic cross-deck operation with USS America in the Pacific Ocean on August 20, 2021. The operation highlighted the interoperability of the F-35B and the strategic importance of the joint integration between the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and the U.S. Navy Amphibious Ready Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit. This mission was the first time in modern history the United States has cross-decked aircraft for a mission utilizing a foreign aircraft carrier, demonstrating naval partnerships in action.
6/11/2025 - https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/06/news/national/ph-us-marines-demonstrate-lethal-power/2128416
6/02/2025 - https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/marine-week-nashville-corps-celebrating-250th-birthday-with-week-of-events/
5/29/2025 - https://www.newsweek.com/us-philippines-news-nmesis-missile-system-batanes-luzon-china-2077267
5/19/2025 - https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2025/0516-usps-unveils-commemorative-stamps-for-250th-anniversaries-of-army-navy-and-marine-corps.htm
5/15/2025 - https://www.jdnews.com/news/local/exercise-strengthens-centuries-long-partnership-with-france/article_6d9d204e-f2d8-5295-9921-6d01eb4ecf53.html