Story by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood | 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit | 05.10.2019
April 30, 2019 was a historic day for the Marines of VMM-264 (REIN), as they set records for hours flown in a month with the MV-22B Ospreys clocked in at 637.4 hours and the overall squadron total of 1266.2 hours. The Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), part of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flew to and from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge......
Story by Cpl. Kent Rollin | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 06.18.2018
U.S. Marines with Company F., 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conducted an airfield seizure exercise at Warren Grove Bombing Range, New Jersey, June 18....
Story by 1st Lt. Alexandra Bello | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.11.2018
The first CH-53K King Stallion is scheduled to be delivered to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., early next week. This will mark another on-time milestone for the U.S. Marine Corps' future heavy-lift helicopter program....
Story by Lance Cpl. Dusty B Kilcrease | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 11.22.2017
U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS - A Marine Expeditionary Unit, in its essence, is an expeditionary force in readiness, meaning the Marines are able to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis situation ranging from combat operations to humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts....
Story by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 09.22.2017
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 flew in a formation flight at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2017....
Story by Cpl. Harley Robinson | Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1 | 04.07.2017
Marines with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB) and Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26 provided Helicopter Support Teams (HST) for external lift training, and Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines (2/6) conducted fast rope training, in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 during the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI)......
Story by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.01.2016
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 supported 2nd Air Naval Gun Liaison Company by conducting a troop lift exercise at Marine Corps Air Station New River, July 28, 2016....
Story by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero | 1st Marine Division | 02.26.2016
The fumes of diesel and oil surrounded Marines as they sat in the small, dimly lit hull of an Assault Amphibious Vehicle. The massive gate to the USS Essex’s (LHD 2) well deck slowly lowered, disappearing under the surface of the water. The AAV-7 jolted forward as the driver increased the speed as the end of the ramp approached. The Marines felt a brief instant of weightlessness as the AAV-7......
