HMLA-169 replacing HMLA-267 at MCAS Futenma, Japan

HMLA-267 will be replaced by HMLA-169 as the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) squadron at MCAS Futenma, Japan this week.

A UH-1Y Huey helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 flies over Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. HMLA-169 successfully launched a formation of 12 aircraft, six AH-1Z Viper helicopters and six UH-1Y Venom helicopters, for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Jones)

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Theodore Roosevelt CSG and Makin Island ARG conduct expeditionary strike force operations in South China Sea

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) joined forces in the South China Sea to conduct Expeditionary Strike Force operations Apr. 9.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 9, 2021) The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group transits in formation with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the South China Sea April 9, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) are conducting expeditionary strike force operations during their deployments to the 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Terence Deleon Guerrero)

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