With the speed and range of a turboprop, the maneuverability of a helicopter and the ability to carry 24 Marine combat troops twice as fast and five times farther than previous helicopters, the Osprey greatly enhances the advantages Marines have over their enemies. The Osprey's impact was felt immediately upon its arrival in Iraq. Commenting on its advanced expeditionary capabilities and...
Marines are currently conducting Operation Jaws against the enemy in Southern Afghanistan.
Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.
Martillo is a USSOUTHCOM supported and Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-South) led operation to deny transnational criminal organizations the ability to exploit shipment routes in international air and waters within the Western Hemisphere for the movement of narcotics, precursor chemicals, bulk cash, human trafficking and weapons.
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT): The 18th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and nine partnering Pacific countries began in May.
While the exercise is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces, it also focuses on relationship building between...
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The United Service Organizations (USO) is a civilian, voluntary, nonprofit organization serving the morale needs of U.S. military personnel and their families worldwide. The USO has a long-standing tradition of sending entertainers around the globe to visit and perform for service members. This gallery highlights some of these tours.
The bird's the word on the DVIDS St. Louis Cardinal's Feature page! Here you can find shout outs to the Cards, photos of Cardinals fans in the military, and videos featuring service members who are wild about their Red Birds!
