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

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by alert5

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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Watch Marines destroy quadcopter using CLaWS

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Marines in Central Command train on taking down a quadcopter using the Compact Laser Weapon System (CLaWS).

Video courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps

USMC’s Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile

Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by alert5

We now have a first look at the U.S. Marine Corps’ Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile (GBASM) made by Raytheon.

Photo: USMC

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

Posted on April 9, 2021 by alert5

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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MAG-13conducted large force exercise with F-22s acting as Red Air

Posted on April 9, 2021 by alert5

Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13 carred a lrage force exercise on Mar. 4 from MCAS Yuma with F-35Bs from VMFA-122, VMFA-211, AV-8Bs from VMA-214, MQ-9 from VMU-1, F-35Cs from VX-9.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13 conduct refueling operations during a Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR) mission aboard a simulated naval vessel at KNOZ range, Yuma, AZ., March 4, 2021. The large-force exercise was implemented in order to project the capabilities of “island hopping” and consisted of multiple MAG-13 assets, including ground support from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371 and aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall)

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