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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – MQ-9 Reaper Armed Drones

The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets.   Given its significant loiter time, wide-range sensors, multi-mode communications suite, and precision weapons — it provides a unique capability to perform strike, coordination, and reconnaissance against high-value, fleeting, […]

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PHIBLEX 15 – Life Saver Training Medical and Dental Services

Philippine service members and locals along with U.S. Marines conduct medical and dental services to the local community during a Community Health Engagement at the Cabayuga National High School – Tagabinet Extension in Palawan leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX is an annual bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces […]

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USNS Sacagawea Offload Weapons and Ammunition in Subic Philippines

U.S. Marines with Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group offload ammunition from the USNS Sacagawea to Subic Port in preparation for exercise PHIBLEX 15 in Zambales, Philippines. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy in order to […]

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U.S Marine Corps Arrival Parade of MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines

Arrival of MV-22 Osprey in the Philippines for the preparation of bilateral Exercise. U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Logistics Group prepare for the commencement of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 15) in Crow Valley, Philippines.   PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to […]

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Aircraft Carrier Takeoff and Aerial Refueling during Airstrike

Operational Refueling Video of Overnight Operations Against ISIL in Syria U.S. KC-135 refueling U.S. F-16s, Sept. 23, during operations against ISIL in Syria. U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets and EA-6B Prowler aircraft launch from the flight deck aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to carry out strikes against ISIL targets. U.S. military and partner nation […]

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Philippine Marine Corps and US Marines Amphibious Training

Massive Amphibious Landing Exercise

A United States Marines and South Korean Military during Amphibious Landing Exercise. Ssang Yong 14 is a culmination of training events and exercises between the U.S. and Republic of Korea forces, which take place across the Asia-Pacific region throughout the year. This year’s evolution was the largest in its history and was comprised of three […]

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JMSDF Hatakaze Class Destroyer

The Hatakaze Class Guided Missile destroyer is a third generation vessel in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mission: Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) Anti-surface Warfare (ASUW) Destroyer Specifications speed: 30 knots length: 150m feet beam 16.4m feet draft 4.8m JDS Hatakaze (DDG-171) JDS Shimakaze (DDG-172) Armament: • RGM-84 Harpoon SSM • Standard missile MR SAM […]

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