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Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a jump out of an MV-22 Osprey at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 18, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-18. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a jump out of an MV-22 Osprey at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 18, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-18. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

Photo by Pfc. William Chockey

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kwan Walker, a networking administrator assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, braces the cold during a conditioning hike during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 13, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s capabilities in extreme cold weather environments.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kwan Walker, a networking administrator assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, braces the cold during a conditioning hike during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 13, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s capabilities in extreme cold weather environments.

Photo by Pfc. Cody Rowe

Marines with Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 466, externally lift a UH-1Y Venom, after it made a precautionary landing off a beach near Ikei-Jima, Japan, Jan. 8, 2018. January 7, the crew of a UH-1Y Venom landed on the beach after indications of the main rotor moving at too high a speed during a scheduled flight off the coast of Okinawa. During the incident, there were no injuries to personnel nor was there damage to properties. With all aircraft, thorough and consistent pilot training is the best way to ensure aviation safety, and the Marine Corps maintains that high standard without compromise. The Marine Corps rigorously investigates all aviation incidents to identify the causes, learn from them, and rectify the problems that occurred. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 and HMH-466 are currently deployed under the unit deployment program with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

Marines with Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 466, externally lift a UH-1Y Venom, after it made a precautionary landing off a beach near Ikei-Jima, Japan, Jan. 8, 2018. January 7, the crew of a UH-1Y Venom landed on the beach after indications of the main rotor moving at too high a speed during a scheduled flight off the coast of Okinawa. During the incident, there were no injuries to personnel nor was there damage to properties. With all aircraft, thorough and consistent pilot training is the best way to ensure aviation safety, and the Marine Corps maintains that high standard without compromise. The Marine Corps rigorously investigates all aviation incidents to identify the causes, learn from them, and rectify the problems that occurred. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 and HMH-466 are currently deployed under the unit deployment program with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher

Hawaii’s first three AH-1Z Vipers arrive aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 19, 2017. The arrival of the 4th generation attack helicopters enhances the capabilities and power projection of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and MCBH.

Hawaii’s first three AH-1Z Vipers arrive aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 19, 2017. The arrival of the 4th generation attack helicopters enhances the capabilities and power projection of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and MCBH.

Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns

An AH-1Z Viper is staged aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 19, 2017. The first three AH-1Zs to be permanently stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii arrived Dec. 15, 2017. The attack helicopters will replace the AH-1W Super Cobras.

An AH-1Z Viper is staged aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 19, 2017. The first three AH-1Zs to be permanently stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii arrived Dec. 15, 2017. The attack helicopters will replace the AH-1W Super Cobras.

Photo by Sgt. Kathy Nunez

A United Kingdom F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter lands aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 14. This is the final F-35B to be delivered to the UK team at MCAS Beaufort prior to their departure from the air station in 2018. UK Pilots and Maintainers have been a part of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 since they arrived at MCAS Beaufort in 2014.

A United Kingdom F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter lands aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 14. This is the final F-35B to be delivered to the UK team at MCAS Beaufort prior to their departure from the air station in 2018. UK Pilots and Maintainers have been a part of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 since they arrived at MCAS Beaufort in 2014.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transports Marines to land from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima during an amphibious assault which served as the culminating event for the Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 7, 2017. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deployment at sea

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transports Marines to land from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima during an amphibious assault which served as the culminating event for the Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 7, 2017. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deployment at sea

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), picks up an AV-8B Harrier engine to transport it from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to the fleet replenishment ship USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) during a Helicopter Support Team mission as part of Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Dec. 1, 2017, in the Atlantic Ocean. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deployment at sea.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), picks up an AV-8B Harrier engine to transport it from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to the fleet replenishment ship USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) during a Helicopter Support Team mission as part of Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Dec. 1, 2017, in the Atlantic Ocean. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deployment at sea.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron 115 sit outside their hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-115 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.

F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron 115 sit outside their hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-115 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

Four F/A-18E Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron 195 prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-195 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.

Four F/A-18E Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron 195 prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-195 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.

Photo by Cpl. Donato Maffin

Two F/A-18E Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron 115 prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-115 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.

Two F/A-18E Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron 115 prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VFA-115 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.

Photo by Cpl. Donato Maffin

An MV-22 Osprey of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

An MV-22 Osprey of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo

An MV-22 Osprey of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

An MV-22 Osprey of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo

A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit sits on the flightdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America. The CH-53E is the Marine Corps’ primary heavy-lift helicopter and supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing assault support transport of heavy equipment, combat troops, and supplies, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. The 15th MEU is embarked with the America Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit sits on the flightdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America. The CH-53E is the Marine Corps’ primary heavy-lift helicopter and supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing assault support transport of heavy equipment, combat troops, and supplies, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. The 15th MEU is embarked with the America Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Photo by Capt. Maida Zheng

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), perform pre-flight inspections on an AH-1W Super Cobra during Combined Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Nov. 15, 2017. Combined COMPTUEX serves as the capstone event for the ARG/MEU team prior to deployment, fully integrating the ARG/MEU team as an amphibious force and testing their ability to execute missions across a range of military operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), perform pre-flight inspections on an AH-1W Super Cobra during Combined Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Nov. 15, 2017. Combined COMPTUEX serves as the capstone event for the ARG/MEU team prior to deployment, fully integrating the ARG/MEU team as an amphibious force and testing their ability to execute missions across a range of military operations.

Photo by Cpl. Jered Stone

U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder provided aviation support to ground troops in Western Afghanistan Nov. 10-22, 2017, as part of an Expeditionary Advisory Package. TF Marauder provided medevac, air transportation, over-watch support, and forward arming and refueling point operations for the Train, Advise, Assist Command – West to assist with ground missions in the region.
Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH64 Apaches, UH60 Black Hawks, CH47 Chinooks, and MEDEVAC assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed.

U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder provided aviation support to ground troops in Western Afghanistan Nov. 10-22, 2017, as part of an Expeditionary Advisory Package. TF Marauder provided medevac, air transportation, over-watch support, and forward arming and refueling point operations for the Train, Advise, Assist Command – West to assist with ground missions in the region. Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH64 Apaches, UH60 Black Hawks, CH47 Chinooks, and MEDEVAC assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed.

Photo by Capt. Jessica Donnelly

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Saul Rivera, plane captain for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Rein), inspects the front wheelwell of an AV-8B Harrier II at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Nov. 9, 2017. The Harrier is known for its vertical / short take off and landing attack capability. VMM-161 is here to support Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Saul Rivera, plane captain for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Rein), inspects the front wheelwell of an AV-8B Harrier II at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Nov. 9, 2017. The Harrier is known for its vertical / short take off and landing attack capability. VMM-161 is here to support Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

Photo by Master Sgt. Philip Speck

U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder prepare to travel to Western Afghanistan as part of an Expeditionary Advisory Package providing aviation support to ground troops. TF Marauder provided medevac, air transportation, over-watch support, and forward arming and refueling point operations for the Train, Advise, Assist Command – West to assist with ground missions in the region.
Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH64 Apaches, UH60 Black Hawks, CH47 Chinooks, and MEDEVAC assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed.

U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder prepare to travel to Western Afghanistan as part of an Expeditionary Advisory Package providing aviation support to ground troops. TF Marauder provided medevac, air transportation, over-watch support, and forward arming and refueling point operations for the Train, Advise, Assist Command – West to assist with ground missions in the region. Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH64 Apaches, UH60 Black Hawks, CH47 Chinooks, and MEDEVAC assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed.

Photo by Capt. Jessica Donnelly

U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder prepare to travel to Western Afghanistan as part of an Expeditionary Advisory Package providing aviation support to ground troops. TF Marauder provided medevac, air transportation, over-watch support, and forward arming and refueling point operations for the Train, Advise, Assist Command – West to assist with ground missions in the region. Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH64 Apaches, UH60 Black Hawks, CH47 Chinooks, and MEDEVAC assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed.

U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder prepare to travel to Western Afghanistan as part of an Expeditionary Advisory Package providing aviation support to ground troops. TF Marauder provided medevac, air transportation, over-watch support, and forward arming and refueling point operations for the Train, Advise, Assist Command – West to assist with ground missions in the region. Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH64 Apaches, UH60 Black Hawks, CH47 Chinooks, and MEDEVAC assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed.

Photo by Capt. Jessica Donnelly

U.S. Marine Capt. David Miller prepares to conduct a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. Miller is currently participating in Blue Chromite 18 in Okinawa, Japan. Miller is a forward air controller (FAC) with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment attached to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. Miller is a native of Queenstown, Maryland.

U.S. Marine Capt. David Miller prepares to conduct a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. Miller is currently participating in Blue Chromite 18 in Okinawa, Japan. Miller is a forward air controller (FAC) with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment attached to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. Miller is a native of Queenstown, Maryland.

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger