SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) launches Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1635 off the coast of San Clemente Island for the beach assault phase of exercise Iron Fist 2012. The bilateral training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is designed to increase interoperability and amphibious capabilities. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeremy L. Wood.
U.S. Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, land amphibious assault vehicles aboard Hat Klad beach during a mechanized raid on AAV Camp, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2011. The Marines are conducting the raid as part of the multilateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability and promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the United States' expeditionary force in readiness in the region. Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick J. McMahon.
Capts. Thor Boland, Mike Broderick and Brandon Lavalley return from the Nevada Test and Training Range on day three of Red Flag 12-2, Jan. 25, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition partners from South Korea and Saudi Arabia participated in the joint training exercise that's been around since 1975. The pilots are assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Benjamin Bloker.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2012) Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during flight quarters aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is participating in Exercise Iron Fist 2012. Iron Fist is a training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force designed to increase interoperability and amphibious capabilities throughout U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell.
Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Republic of Korea Marines fire at simulated targets during the multilateral amphibious assault here Feb. 10. The Marines were conducting a multilateral amphibious assault with Royal Thai Marines and Republic of Korea Marines during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. CG 2012 demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability and promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by Cpl. Justin Wheeler.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2012) A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of sea basing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford.
A landing craft, air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4, enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during exercise Bold Alligator. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in 10 years represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces while showcasing the advantages of sea-basing. The exercise takes place Jan. 30 – Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard.
Rangers rappel out the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter while participating in a combined arms live-fire exercise near Fort Stewart, Ga., on Jan. 10, 2012. The Rangers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. The exercise is conducted to evaluate and train members on de-escalation of force, reactions to enemy contact and other objectives that prepare them for forward operations. DoD photo by Staff Sgt Clay Lancaster, U.S. Air Force.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2012) Sonar Technician Surface 2nd Class Gareth Erasmus fires the Mk 38 25mm machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a practice fire exercise. Porter is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse L. Gonzalez.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Verdisco, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs an MV-22 Osprey to move right before takeoff, here, Jan. 14, 2012. The Marines refueled the aircraft to support a simulated airfield seizure at Farmville Municipal Airport, which is part of Realistic Urban Training exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20. RUT focuses on conducting off-base missions near the town of Farmville, Va., to prepare for the various operations they may conduct during their upcoming deployment. Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) fires the Mk-45 5-inch/62 caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire shore bombardment exercise. James E. Williams is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel.
MURAI, Singapore (Dec. 19, 2011) Marines and sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) participate in a live-fire exercise. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elyssa Quesada.
SILVERDALE, Wash. (Dec. 16, 2011) Navy Region Northwest Fire and Emergency Services Team firefighters conduct a live-fire training exercise inside a mobile fire training simulator at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. The mobile simulator is utilized throughout the Northwest region to assist Northwest fire departments and their mutual aid counterparts in meeting annual training requirements. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Lawrence Davis.
Marines battle a huge blaze during a pit fuel fire training exercise at the burn pit on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2011. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom
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