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KC-130Js from MCAS Iwakuni train with Black Stalkers

Posted on August 17, 2017 by alert5

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130Js from VMGR-152 and VMGR-252 trained with the U.S. Army 160th Special operations Aviation Regiment and U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group at NAS Whidbey Island on Aug. 14.

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts division tactical navigation training as part of unit-level training Evergreen at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 14, 2017. Division tactical navigation training allows the squadrons’ aircraft to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single location enhancing operational efficiency. Evergreen will serve as VMGR-152’s 2017 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation through tri-lateral training with the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group to gain valuable insight on the most recent Operation Inherent Resolve assault support tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

VH-92A has flown

Posted on August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has now disclosed that the VH-92A presidential helicopter has made its maiden flight on Jul. 28. The flight took place at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut.

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USMC plans MV-22 night flying missions during joint drills with JGSDF in Hokkaido

Posted on August 4, 2017 by alert5

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is planning to hold drills with the U.S. Marine Corps in Hokkaido this month from the 10th till 28th.

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U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps in joint training with JASDF counterpart

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 by alert5

American F-15Cs and F/A-18s based in Japan have traveled to other air bases in the country to exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force this month.

Photo By: Lance Cpl. Mason Roy
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U.S. Marine killed by lightning strike at MCAS New River

Posted on July 18, 2017 by alert5

A U.S. Marine maintainer died several days after lightning struck the MV-22 he was working on at MCAS New River. Another Marine suffered injuries.

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