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http://www.marines.mil/ 10-11-2007 14:16:48
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#MarineCorps F-35B's with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) land at Daegu Air Base during a series of cross-country flights to South Korean air bases.
VMFA-121 traveled to South Korea for unit and joint-level training to increase combat readiness and proficiency.
#Marines with the Tri Command compete in the Weapons Warrior Challenge aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on April 5.
The challenge included a ruck, 100-meter swim, M240 disassembly/reassembly, IED observations, rope climbing, land navigation, obstacle courses, and live-fire events.
#USMC
#MarineCorps Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in body sparring at MCRD San Diego, April 8.
Recruits are taught techniques they will execute throughout recruit training during events like body sparring and pugil sticks.
#USMC #SemperFi
A #MarineCorps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, participates in an air-to-air refueling training exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-24.
WTI provides training to enhance aviation weapons and tactics.
#MarineCorps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 6.
The 24th MEU is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing integrated naval training.
#USMC #FlyMarines
A #MarineCorps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, executes an external lift during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-24.
WTI is an advanced-level course that provides training to enhance aviation tactics.
#Marines with 3d Marine Division conduct Helicopter Support Team training with an MV-22 Osprey attached to 1st MAW Marines on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 3.
HST training refines the skills needed to conduct external lifts to transport equipment and supplies.
#USMC #Training
#Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the battalion commander inspection aboard MCRD San Diego, April 3.
The battalion commander’s inspection surveys the knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail of new Marines before graduating.
#MakingMarines