Marine Air-Ground Task Force

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Next SP-MAGTF Africa rotation steps it up in the fast lane

A small truck, driven by a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3, traverses the Arkansas mud during an advanced an “on and off-road driving techniques” course as part of pre-deployment training in Crawfordsville, Ark., May ... [Published DVIDS - 1 hour ago]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

US sending troops to Italy in case of Libya unrest

ding a force of 200 Marines supported by two aircraft to Italy as a precaution against unrest in Libya. The force would deploy in case of an attack similar to the one on the US consulate in Benghazi last year. On Wednesday Italy’s Foreign Minister Emma ... [Published Defence Web - May 16 2013]
Entities: Libya, Italy, Air Station
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

26th MEU resupplies at sea

The 26th MEU resupplysA Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transfers pallets of supplies from the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO-193) to the amphibious assault ship during a resupply at sea, while underway, May 02, 2013. The 26th Marine ... [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Marines make lasting impressions at day care center

Pfc. Andre D. Edwards, left, draws with children during a visit at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center May 11. Marines and sailors from Camp Schwab visited the center to play games and interact with the children. Edwards is a motor vehicle operator with ... [Published United States Marine Corps - May 16 2013]
First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

CBRN trains to search and rescue in every clime and place (Part 2 of 2)

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drag a simulated casualty on a Skedco during a confined space search and rescue exercise aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD ... [Published United States Marine Corps - May 12 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Marines train for next special-purpose MAGTF Africa deployment

Sgt Christopher Wallace, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3, checks his grouping after firing an AK-47 rifle on Camp Lejeune, April 18, 2013, as part of the unit's training program. The event is in advance of a deployment ... [Published DVIDS - May 08 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

‘Blue Knights’ serve as crisis response

Story by Subscribe To This JournalistCpl. John SuleskiCpl. Chavon Holman, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 operations clerk, bids goodbye to Cpl. Leandra Anderson, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 maintenance administration Marine, and ... [Published DVIDS - May 08 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

U.S. Marine from Ghana teaches leadership principles to Ghanaian sailors

Cpl. Timothy Norris Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa The Globe | 0 commentsGunnery Sgt. Richard Koffi Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 administrative chief, was born and raised in Ghana.“When I was 19, ... [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 2 reports

Marine returns to Africa with Special-Purpose Marines

The circle of life - Marine's personal and professional life comes full circle on deployment1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 adjutant from Brooklyn, N.Y., was evacuated by U.S. Marines from Sierra Leone in ... [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 4 reports

A day in the life of

Story by Subscribe To This JournalistCpl. Kyle N. RunnelsLance Cpl. Roberto Salcedo, an administrative specialist assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares a promotion warrant aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while at sea, April 29, ... [Published DVIDS - May 01 2013]
First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Internship becomes dream job for young engineer

Like: 0 Dislike: 0Photos1 of 1Dennis Hollich is an engineer in Marine Corps Systems Command’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command, Control and Communications Program Management Office. Hollich first came to work for MCSC as a summer hire following his ... [Published United States Marine Corps - Apr 30 2013]
First reported Apr 26 2013 - Updated Apr 26 2013 - 1 reports

USMC commandant details new Special-Purpose MAGTF

The US Marine Corps' (USMC's) emerging Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), specifically tailored for crisis response in Africa, is now being established and is to be ... [Published IHS Janes NSE - Apr 26 2013]

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...Neil Koprowski, a Selden, N Y , native and Commanding Officer of the USS San Antonio. "We are able to position ourselves over the horizon near areas of instability, where we will be able to most efficiently project power ashore when needed."
..."It is taking place in accordance with bilateral agreements," Bonino told a joint session of the House and Senate foreign commissions. "This is a reinforcement for the security of US personnel in Libya or for possible evacuations" she said. Rather than earlier reports of 500 troops being moved, she said that 75 marines would arrive and would be followed by 125 more...
...Report language: "The Committee is aware that the Navy has identified a number of Seahawk airframe upgrades that are currently not funded in the out-years but are critical investments as performance requirements and weight grow on the aircraft. The MH-60S and MH-60R have been in the Fleet since 2001 and 2006 respectively and are expected to remain in service as a critical Battle Group capability until at least 2030. Investing in keeping them current and relevant is important to future operational effectiveness and success. Therefore, the Navy shall report to the Committee with a plan to make improvements to these aircraft within 90 days after enactment of this Act." Justification: The MH-60S is the Fleet Combat Support Helicopter. The Navy MH-60S procurement objective is 277 aircraft...
...These are all important things that Mattis has masterfully illustrated. If that's all there was to it, I'd end the entry here. "Moral of the story? Read military history and train hard so you can reach Mattis' level of awesomeness." But there's a lot more to it than that

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Next SP-MAGTF Africa rotation steps it up in th... [Published DVIDS - 1 hour ago]
U.S. Marines aboard the USS San Antonio [Published DVIDS - 8 hours ago]
MARFORRES scores highest Marine Corps security ... [Published DVIDS - 9 hours ago]
US sending troops to Italy in case of Libya unrest [Published Defence Web - May 16 2013]
26th MEU resupplies at sea [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 16 2013]
Marines make lasting impressions at day care ce... [Published United States Marine Corps - May 16 2013]
BLUMENTHAL FIGHTS TO COMBAT MILITARY SEXUAL ASS... [Published Zecco - May 15 2013]
CBRN trains to search and rescue in every clime... [Published United States Marine Corps - May 12 2013]
26th MEU MRF Bahrain METT CQB [Published DVIDS - May 11 2013]
The Mattis Book Club [Published CSC Center for Strategic Communication - May 10 2013]
The Mattis Book Club [Published Abu Muqawama - May 10 2013]
Service members prepare for Ssang Yong [Published DVIDS - May 09 2013]
Marines train for next special-purpose MAGTF Af... [Published DVIDS - May 08 2013]
Fighting Fifth conducts command, control tactic... [Published DVIDS - May 08 2013]
‘Blue Knights’ serve as crisis response [Published DVIDS - May 08 2013]
Africom gets crisis response force [Published Defence Web - May 07 2013]
Marineâs insight to basics of shipboard life [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
CBRN defense specialists suit up for training [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
Marine returns to Africa with Special-Purpose M... [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
U.S. Marine from Ghana teaches leadership princ... [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
Marines train for special purpose force [Published Camp Lejeune Globe - May 02 2013]
A day in the life of [Published DVIDS - May 01 2013]
A day in the life of an administrative specialist [Published United States Marine Corps - May 01 2013]
Keeping the Wheels Turning: CLB-26 and BLT 3/2 ... [Published United States Marine Corps - Apr 30 2013]
Ammunition supply: techs enable warfighters [Published United States Marine Corps - Apr 30 2013]
MV-22B Ospreys make historic flight, ready to s... [Published United States Marine Corps - Apr 30 2013]
Internship becomes dream job for young engineer [Published United States Marine Corps - Apr 30 2013]
VMM-266 Flight Ops [Published DVIDS - Apr 28 2013]
Wire News provided by – Power Engineering Magazine [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - Apr 27 2013]
Wire News provided by – Power Engineering Magazine [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - Apr 27 2013]
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The Mattis Book Club [Published CSC Center for Strategic Communication - May 10 2013]
I've always admired USMC general General James Mattis. I first encountered him when I read his scathing takedown of Effects-Based Operations (EBO) in 2008, and soon became familiar with his operational record in Iraq and endlessly entertaining quotables. ...
The Mattis Book Club [Published Abu Muqawama - May 10 2013]
I've always admired USMC general General James Mattis. I first encountered him when I read his scathing takedown of Effects-Based Operations (EBO) in 2008, and soon became familiar with his operational record in Iraq and endlessly entertaining quotables. ...
Wire News provided by – Power Engineering Magazine [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - Apr 27 2013]
Chairman Levin and Ranking Senator Inhofe, and members of the committee, today I have the privilege of appearing on behalf of the Sailors, Marines, and civilians who make up the Department of the Navy. This is the fifth time that I have been honored ...
Wire News provided by – Power Engineering Magazine [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - Apr 27 2013]
Chairman Levin and Ranking Senator Inhofe, and members of the committee, today I have the privilege of appearing on behalf of the Sailors, Marines, and civilians who make up the Department of the Navy. This is the fifth time that I have been honored ...
Join a Marines “Jump Jet” on a flight over the ... [Published The Aviationist - Apr 24 2013]
Take a seat and watch the following interesting video. It shows Capt. David Neely, an AV-8B Harrier Pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a mission off the USS Kearsarge ...
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Marine Air-Ground Task Force [Published 3rdID8487 - YouTube Channel - Apr 18 2013]
Documentary: Marine Air-Ground Task Force [Published Military News Network - YouTube Channel - Apr 18 2013]
Harrier Jets Touch and Go [Published 3rdID8487 - YouTube Channel - Jan 29 2013]
USS Kearsarge Ammo Onload [Published 3rdID8487 - YouTube Channel - Jan 29 2013]
Flight Deck Ops [Published 3rdID8487 - YouTube Channel - Jan 29 2013]
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