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HMLA-367 deactivated

Posted on April 24, 2022 by alert5

HMLA-367 was deactivated at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii on Apr. 22. All 27 AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters will be relocated to California and the squadron will be reactivated by end of the year at MCAS Camp Pendleton.

U.S. Marines from Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 367 conduct a deactivation ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 22, 2022. HMLA-367’s deactivation is in accordance with Force Design 2030 as the Marine Corps modernizes and continues to be a lethal fighting force.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett III)

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Philippine Marine Corps stands up Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion

Posted on April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 by alert5

The Philippine Marine Corps on Apr. 3 activated the new Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion at Fort Bonifacio.

Photo: Philippine Marine Corps

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USS Tripoli completes lightning carrier concept demo with launch of 20 F-35Bs

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by alert5

USS Tripoli (LHA 7) demonstrated the lightning carrier concept recently in the Pacific Ocean and 20 F-35Bs from VMFA-211, 225 and VMX-1 were able to take off and land on the amphibious assault ship.

The USS Tripoli (LHA-7), an American-class amphibious assault ship, returns to port at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, April 7, 2022. The Tripoli supported the launch of 20 F-35B Lightning II jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 211 and 225, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ lightning carrier concept demonstration. The lightning carrier concept demonstration shows that Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation short takeoff/vertical landing aircraft wherever they are required. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

MV-22Bs inbound for Philippines make an emergency landing at Isikagi, Japan

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by alert5

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22Bs that were being flown to the Philippines had to make emergency landings on Isikagi island, Japan after one of the tiltrotor developed technical issues.

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VMA-214 re-designated as VMFA-214

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by alert5

VMA-214 of the U.S. Marine Corps has been re-designated as VMFA-214 on Mar. 25 as the squadron prepares to transition from the AV-8B to the F-35B.

An AV-8B Harrier and an F-35B Lightning II are staged during the change of command and redesignation ceremony for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March, 25, 2022. As part of the transition from the AV-8B Harrier to the F-35B Lightning II, Marine Attack Squadron 214 was re-designated as VMFA-214. The F-35B Lightning II is replacing the AV-8B Harrier to introduce unmatched capabilities to the Marine Corps. The F-35B Lightning II represents a leap forward in air dominance by providing the operational agility and tactical supremacy Marines need to provide expeditious and lethal support.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz)

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