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USMC Commandant says Pentagon in talks with Tokyo to bring air defense and anti-ship missile units to Okinawa

Posted on July 25, 2020 by alert5

USMC Commandant, David H. Berger, was quoted by Reuters as saying that the Pentagon in talks with Tokyo to bring air defense and anti-ship missile units to Okinawa

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Mount Rushmore flyover

Posted on July 5, 2020 by alert5

VMFAT-502 activated

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Marine Corps has activated its second F-35B fleet replacement squadron, VMFAT-502, at MCAS Beaufort on Jun. 26.

Lt. Col. Carlton A. Wilson and Sgt. Maj. Gary L. Weller assume command of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 during an Activation and Re-designation Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 26. The squadron is being stood-up as the Marine Corps’ second F-35B Fleet Replacement Squadron. Prior to its deactivation, it was known as Marine Fighter Squadron 513 and it has played a significant role in Marine Corps aviation over the last 75 years. With its re-designation as VMFAT-502, Nightmares, it will continue making a positive impact on the Marine Corps and our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Buss)

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CH-53K completes first sea trials

Posted on June 26, 2020June 25, 2020 by alert5

The CH-53K King Stallion went out to sea aboard USS Wasp earlier this month for its first sea trials, NAVAIR said on Jun. 24.

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VMFA-323 is executing the final F/A-18C deployment of 3rd MAW

Posted on June 11, 2020 by alert5

USS Nimitz deployed on Jun. 8 from San Diego and VMFA-322 is on board the aircraft carrier, it is the last F/A-18C deployment for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW).

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William J. Mitchell, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., in an F/A-18C Hornet, May 8, 2020. The squadron, commonly referred to as the “Death Rattlers” are headed to the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for the final F/A-18C deployment in 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz)

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