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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 15 Team Keeps Trident Pier Mission Going

ANMYEON BEACH, South Korea (July 6, 2015) - An M88 armored recovery vehicle is securing the Trident Pier during combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) 2015. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK services members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S.-ROK Alliance.

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Northern Edge 2015 battlespace, maximizes training capability

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (June 25, 2015) Live, virtual and constructive (LVC) participants from various U.S. military branches are tracked by the 353rd Combat Training Squadron as assets move into place in preparation for an Exercise Northern Edge scenario. The LVC system enables live participants like this U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed to Alaska to directly engage and interact with virtual aviators operating from home station simulators, and contructive computer-generated forces to provide more robust training scenarios. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve and National Guard units.

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Northern Edge 2015: Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 25, 2015) - Maintenance crew members prepare a U.S. Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft for takeoff during Exercise Northern Edge. Thousands of service members from all the branch services including active duty, Reserve and National Guard units participated.

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Bulldogs bring intimidation to the joint fight

In this photo, a F-22 Raptor from the 525 Fighter Squadron returns from a mission during Exercise Northern Edge 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 15 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all services; active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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Northern Edge 2015 kicks off

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 16, 2015) - A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet from the VX-9 Vampires, China Lake, California takes off during Exercise Northern Edge from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services; from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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USS Rushmore Aids 65 People at Sea Near Indonesia

MAKASSAR STRAIT (June 10, 2015) - A Sailor takes a woman to medical staff aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore rescued 65 people from a sinking craft in the Pacific Ocean between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Once on board, the rescued individuals were provided food and medical attention by Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

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Combat Mindset: 15th MEU Marines train for success

In this photo, U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse urban operation tactics aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. BLT 3/1 constantly trains for the unknown in order to respond to the needs of the MEU while deployed. These drills keep the Marines in a constant state of combat readiness while at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

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JTF 505 and U.S. AID deliver relief supplies

In this file photo, Nepalese citizens wave goodbye to U.S. service members with Joint Task Force 505 boarding a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom in a remote area of Nepal, May 19 during Operation Sahayogi Haat. JTF 505 along with other multinational forces and humanitarian relief organizations are currently in Nepal providing aid after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, April 25 and a 7.3 earthquake on May 12. At Nepal’s request the U.S. government ordered JTF 505 to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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JTF 505 and Samaritan's Purse Deliver Aid

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 16, 2015) - U.S. Service members from Joint Task Force 505 (JTF 505) load relief supplies from Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization onto a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at Tribhuvan International Airport. JTF 505 along with other multinational forces and humanitarian relief organizations are currently in Nepal providing aid after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, April 25 and a 7.3 earthquake on May 12. At Nepal's request the U.S. government ordered JTF 505 to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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U.S., Nepalese Troops rush to rescue casualties of second Nepal quake

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 12, 2015) - U.S. service members from Joint Task Force 505 and Nepalese soldiers unload an injured child to a medical triage area at Tribhuvan International Airport after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Joint Task Force 505 along with other multinational forces and humanitarian relief organizations are currently in the Nepal providing aid after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, April 25. At Nepal's request the U.S. government ordered JTF 505 to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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Marines, Australians commemorate 73rd anniversary of Battle of the Coral Sea

DARWIN, Australia (May 8, 2015) - Sergeant Anissa Hogbin, a bugler with the Army Band Darwin, Australian Defence Force, sounds "Last Post" during the memorial service commemorating the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8 at the USS Peary Gun Memorial, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The Battle of the Coral Sea was a series of naval engagements, between the U.S. and Australia against Japan, which occurred May 4 to May 8, 1942 on the northeast coast of Australia. Beyond purely military training, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin greatly appreciates Australia's hospitality and utilizes community engagements to learn and share with the host nation.

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US Marines airlift relief supplies to Nepalese military

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 7, 2015) - U.S. Airmen and Nepalese service members dismount a pallet of humanitarian aid after an aircraft offload during Joint Task Force 505 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief at Tribhuvan International Airport. The Nepalese government requested the U.S. government's assistance after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country April 25. U.S Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force came together with other services to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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U.S., Nepal's military coordinate relief missions

In this photo, U.S. Marine Corps Capt Mathew Phelps works in the Joint Task Force (JTF) 505 Joint Operations Command Center (FWD) on May 6, 2015. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s assistance after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, April 25, 2015. U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force have come together with other U.S. services to form JTF-505. JTF-505 works in conjunction with USAID and the international community to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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Nepal HADR

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 5, 2015) - Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler meets with Alfonso Lenhardt and members of the United States Agency of International Development at Tribhuvan international airport before they depart to village Bhirkuna Deurali, Nepal. After Nepal was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake Wissler and USAID members distribute supplies including tarps, sleeping systems and water purification solution. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government's help after the earthquake. USAID is a U.S. Government agency that gives civilian foreign aid in time of natural disasters. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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U.S. Marine aircraft arrive in Kathmandu to support Nepal earthquake relief

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 3, 2015) - U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys fly into Tribhuvan International Airport. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government's help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The Marines are with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Lightning Support Soldiers deploy to Big Island for three-week exercise

In this file photo, Sgt. Erin SherwoodTroops of the 45th Sustainment Brigade prepare to board a Marine Corps CH-53E Sea Stallion at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe, Hawaii, April 30. They were transported to Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island for a three week long training exercise that will prepare them for future missions in the Pacific region and other areas of the world.

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Hawaii Snipers Train in High Angle Shooting

MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (Apr. 8, 2015) - Marine scout snipers with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct high angle shooting on Range 10 aboard. The training was different from their typical flat level or slight elevation ranges. The high angle is considered anything 30 degrees or greater.

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ROK Marines on Osprey

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 30, 2015) - Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines unload onto a landing zone from a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during Korea Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 15. KMEPs are annual combined exercises conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the ROK in order to strengthen working relationships across the range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex, expeditionary operations.

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U.S. Marines, airmen and Republic of Korea troops train for contamination

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 19, 20150) - Republic of Korea (ROK) airmen perform a decontamination operation. ROK airmen participated in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled U.S. Marines and airmen, and ROK airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures.

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U.S., Thai, Korean Marines conduct Jungle Survival Training

SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 12, 2015) - Thai Military Instructors speak to U.S., Thai and Korean Marines during a jungle survival training course Feb. 12, 2015, at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand. The course is designed to give the military members necessary skills to survive in the jungle and brings the three groups together to foster friendships.

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