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MCAS Cherry Point takes delivery of first two F-35Bs

Posted on June 2, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Marine Corps’ first East Coast operational F-35B Lightning II squadron, VMFA-542, has received its first two F-35Bs at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina on May 31.

USMC CH-53Es carried out VERTREP with USS Maine in the Philippine Sea

Posted on May 18, 2023 by alert5

In an impressive display of precision and cooperation, U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing recently conducted a vital vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation with the U.S. Navy’s ballistic missile submarine, USS Maine. The mission, which took place on May 9 in the Philippine Sea, highlights the Marine Corps’ essential role in supporting naval operations and strengthening regional security.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, complete a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) in the Philippine Sea, May 9, 2023. Vertical replenishments enable naval vessels to quickly receive critical resources without disrupting maritime security operations while underway. III MEF is postured to enable naval expeditionary operations within the first island chain as part of a Stand-in-Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss

U.S. Marines are using a yacht radar to detect enemy forces

Posted on April 28, 2023April 27, 2023 by alert5

During Exercise Balikatan 2023 in the Philippines, the U.S. Marine Corps deployed its Sensing Expeditionary Advanced Base (Sensing EAB) in the country for detection, and subsequent targeting, of enemy forces.

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize a SIMRAD Halo-24 radar while conducting sensing expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Balikatan 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

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Cannon Cockers will field the ground-based Tomahawk cruise missile

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by alert5

Based on a news report by Kyodo News, the U.S. Marines are planning to establish a new artillery battalion within the 11th Marine Regiment, which is expected to be activated by 2030. The new unit will be based in California, making it less likely for the Pentagon to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles to Japan. This move comes in response to Japan’s decision to acquire “counterstrike capabilities” to address China’s growing military power and North Korea’s missile and nuclear threat.

180918-N-VG727-1129 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2018) A tomahawk cruise missile launches from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) for a live-fire exercise during Valiant Shield 2018. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enable real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Collins III)

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VMA-311 reactivated as USMC’s second F-35C squadron

Posted on April 18, 2023 by alert5

VMFA-311, also known as the Tomcats, was recently reactivated at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, California, on Apr. 14. As the U.S. Marine Corps’ second F-35C squadron, VMFA-311 brings its unique capabilities to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) as a long-range compliment to their existing aviation assets. This reactivation represents a key transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II and supports the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts across Marine aviation.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

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