Marines conduct combat air and sea demonstration at Gateway Arch

Courtesy Photo | Marine pilots land a CH-46 Sea Knight as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis, June 20, 2011. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people. (Photo by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea)  

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES

06.24.2011

Story by Maj. Stewart Upton 

Communication Directorate             

ST. LOUIS - The public is invited to witness the Marine Corps' military might with a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration at the St. Louis Gateway Arch June 24-25. The MAGTF demonstrations are scheduled for Friday, June 24 at 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.

Marines will traverse the Mississippi River while receiving cover from military aircraft and land near the 'Grand Staircase' at the Gateway Arch.

Each simulated amphibious assault lasts approximately 45 minutes and will include Marines, multiple vehicles and aircraft in action, to include: amphibious assault vehicles combat rigid raiding crafts, the MV-22 Osprey, AV-8B Harrier, CH-53 Super Stallion CH-46E Sea Knight, AH-1W Cobra, and UH-1N Huey.

The MAGTF demonstrations are scheduled for Friday, June 24 at 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.

Currently, more than 2,300 active duty and reserve Marines, from Missouri, are serving at home and overseas, including Marines participating in combat operations in Afghanistan. Over 20,000 men and women living in the greater St. Louis area have served, or are currently serving, in the Marine Corps.

• Date Taken: 06.24.2011
• Date Posted: 06.24.2011 15:58
• Story ID: 72692
• Location: ST. LOUIS, MO, US