U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS -- Sailors and Marines from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre to conduct amphibious and maritime security operations within U.S. 5th Fleet, Dec. 4. In the spirit of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary...
At the request of the country of Argentina, USSOUTHCOM is assisting in the ongoing search and rescue efforts for the missing Argentine submarine with 44 on board. PA assets have arrived in Argentina to cover the international effort, which is garnering increased numbers of domestic and international media queries.
"Trusted Care, Anywhere" is the mantra of the Air Force Medical Service. Our priorities align with Air Force priorities to ensure mission success. We embrace our heritage of innovation and relentlessly pursue advances to enhance safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of care we deliver to beneficiaries and support we provide to Combatant Commanders.
The Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) is a seven week period of instruction, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One at Yuma, Ariz., that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics though a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. Weapons and Tactics instructors...
NEW HORIZONS is an annual U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) sponsored exercise designed to enhance joint humanitarian assistance between the U.S. military and our partner nations in Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The exercise improves joint training readiness of U.S. and partner nation civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance...
Exercise Indigo Response 18 is a bilateral underwater mine countermeasures (MCM) engagement between the U.S. Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces. The exercise presents a venue to strengthen combine capabilities in underwater MCM and air diving operations, enhancing mutual maritime capabilities and interoperability and ensuring the freedom of navigation throughout the region.
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing helicopters support fires in San Diego county
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford became the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Oct. 1, 2015. Prior to assuming the role of principal military advisor to the president, defense secretary and National Security Council, Dunford was the 36th commandant of the Marine Corps. Commissioned in 1977, Dunford served as an infantry officer at all levels, including commanding the 5th Marine...
