RM2H6RGX8–Marines advance on their objective during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RFPTKFR7–Helicopter performs the MAGTF at the Miramar Air Show
RMM1584D–Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 provide security from a Humvee during Integrated Training Exercise 2-18 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 24, 2018. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Conner Downey)
RF2KA2NBF–US Marines watch an H-53 Sea Stallion bring a vehicle to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration rehearsal at the 2022 Miramar Airshow
RM2B14NFH–U.S. Marines with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) fire a Shoulder-Mounted Assault Weapon while executing an Air Assault Course (AAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 8, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla)
RM2GKWYHJ–210714-M-ZA313-1004 VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (July 14, 2021) Sergeant Major Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks with the MAGTF Planner Instructors during his visit to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT) aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS).
RME1JYDB–U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SP-MAGTF) Crisis Response provide security while an MV-22B Ospr
RM2M5FEHF–December 20, 2022 - Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing F, North Carolina, USA - U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to take-off prior to conducting a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, December. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nations premier expeditionary force-in readiness and re
RM2MA64PB–The US Navy (USN) flight demonstration team the 'Blue Angels,' perform a fly-over during the opening ceremonies for the 2005 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the US Naval Academy, located at Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MAGTF
RM2ABRB9C–SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras (Oct. 4, 2016) Sgt. Major Wesley L. Schaffer (right), Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command Sgt Major, Albert Gembara (center), U.S Agency for International Development/Office of U.S Foreign Disaster Assistance humanitarian assistance advisor and Col. Thomas E. Prentice (left), Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command (SPMAGTF-SC) commanding officer speak prior to embarking aboard CH-53E Super Stallion and depart to Grand Cayman Island at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The SPMAGTF-SC is part of U.S southern Command response team staged
RMP56R75–Staff Sgt. Lucas White, an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with Maintenance Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Lance Cpl. Eli Sommers, a refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Utilities, CLR-45, 4th MLG, raise a floodlight during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 12, 2018, June 12, 2018. Marines with the Exercise Support Element of ITX 4-18 provided food service, arrival and departure processing, bulk fuel, camp engineering
RMEDN3PG–The M1A1 Abrams Tank on display at the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show.
RM2GFXF78–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Tracy, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 3d Marine Division and 3d Marine Logistics Group during an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbo
RF2JCTTAD–U.S. Marines and Navy sailors with Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 (SCTF APS-12) stage assault amphibious vehicles in
RM2H6RGWC–Marines advance on their objective during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RFKECY90–Soldier performs during MAGTF Demonstration at Miramar Airshow
RMRHG5NK–A U.S. Army soldier ground guides a vehicle while conducting rail operations during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Jan. 31, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)
RF2K8B19Y–An H-53 Sea Stallion brings a vehicle to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 2022 Miramar Airshow in San Diego, California.
RM2B14GG7–U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) provide suppressing fire while executing a company attack on Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)
RM2GKWYHH–210714-M-ZA313-1006 VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (July 14, 2021) Sergeant Major Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to the MAGTF Planner Basic students during his visit to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT) aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS).
RME6B3PB–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shaun T. Lucas, a company gunnery sergeant with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SP-MAGTF) Africa 14, carries tree limbs during a community service project Aug. 7, 2014, in Vizzini, Italy. SP-MAGTF Africa was depl
RM2JGMN6E–Pacific Ocean. 22nd June, 2022. U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7 (MAGTF-7) 'Ripper', observe flight operations during deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2), in the Pacific Ocean, June 22, 2022. MAGTF-7 provides realistic, relevant training that increases participants' abilities to plan, communicate and conduct complex maritime operations efficiently and effectively. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2M9NGN1–A Marine student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) aims his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle down range during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range, at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area. Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2BEXPK8–SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras (Oct. 4, 2016) Sgt. Major Wesley L. Schaffer (right), Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command Sgt Major, Albert Gembara (center), U.S Agency for International Development/Office of U.S Foreign Disaster Assistance humanitarian assistance advisor and Col. Thomas E. Prentice (left), Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command (SPMAGTF-SC) commanding officer speak prior to embarking aboard CH-53E Super Stallion and depart to Grand Cayman Island at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The SPMAGTF-SC is part of U.S southern Command response team staged
RMEDN3G5–The M1A1 Abrams Battle Tank on display at the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show.
RM2GFXF1Y–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3d Marine Logistics Group, and 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, conduct an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of respo
RF2JCTT4G–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew J. Good, combat cameraman attached to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 functi
RM2H6RGY4–Marines advance on their objective during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RFKABM2W–Helicopter airshow MAGTF demonstration at Miramar Airshow
RM2A83DRY–U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) prepare to depart for the field from Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms California, Nov. 3, 2019. Marines with 6th Marines are providing ground support during MAGTF Warfighting Exercise 1-20, the largest exercise conducted by the 2d MARDIV in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Reine Whitaker)
RF2M116YW–A V-22 Osprey takes off during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 2022 Miramar Airshow in San Diego, California.
RM2B14N9A–U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) provide security at the top of a hill during a battalion urban field exercise for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)
RM2M6WP92–U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, take cover during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 6, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.
RMFTEG7G–140911-M-MC123-002 PORT GENTIL, Gabon (Sept. 10, 2014) Lance Corporal John Bosell, a Mohrsville, Pa., native and coxswain with Security Cooperation Team 7, from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, instructs a member of the Gabonese Marine Fusiliers on Coxswain duties aboard Gabonese Marine Nationale Naval Base. SCT-7, is a detachment comprised of U.S. Marines, Sailors and U.K. Royal Marines conducting a joint training engagement in Port Gentil, Gabon as part of Africa Partnership Station 14, a maritime-security exercise with international partners along the west coast of Af
RM2MG4BDG–Fort Eustis, Virginia, USA. 12th Jan, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct Boat Assault Force (BAF) Operations during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, January. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and Battalion Landing Team 1/6 conducted BAF operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during the upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed to train the MSPF and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to conduct Maritime Interception
RM2M9NGM9–A Marine student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) and armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, waits on one knee during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area. Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMEDN3RT–The M1A1 Abrams Tank on display at the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show.
RM2GFXF18–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarod Jankowski, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, and Chicago, Illinois, native, weighs in during an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for o
RF2JCTTAB–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sansonetti, Battery K., 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2D Marine Division, fires the M327 120mm Mortar Exped
RM2H9MNXK–Smoke and flame from simulated ordnance ignites near the runway during the MAGTF demo at MCAS Miramar Airshow
RMRGNKNY–British Royal Marines with 45 Commando assault an objective while conducting the Urban Field Exercise (FEX) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 220 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla)
RF2K5YA57–Miramar, California, USA - September 22, 2022: A V-22 Osprey participates in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 2022 Mirama
RM2B14G1C–A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) prepares to conduct a company urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 230 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 2, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skylar M. Harris)
RM2M6PKFR–U.S. Marines 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, take cover during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.
RMFTEG7F–140911-M-MC123-001 PORT GENTIL, Gabon (Sept. 10, 2014) LCpl John Bosell, a Mohrsville, Pa., native and coxswain with Security Cooperation Team 7, from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, inflates a zodiac combat reconnaissance rubber craft with a member of the Gabonese Marine Fusiliers aboard Gabonese Marine Nationale Naval Base. Bosell’s remarkable ability to adjust, eagerness to learn, and consistant positive attitude has had tremendous impact on training and is what earned him the title of Warrior of the Week. (Courtesy photo by Pfc. Sean O’Connor)
RM2MA6396–A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130J Hercules aircraft simulates aerial refueling with an EA-6B Prowler and two AV-8B Harrier II aircraft at the conclusion of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration during the 2005 Air Show, held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC). Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MAGTF
RM2GFXF7N–U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brian Wolford, commanding general of 3d Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 3d MLG and 3d Marine Division during an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughou
RF2JCTTAA–A U.S Marine with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 engages enemy fighters with his M249 squad automatic mac
RM2H9MRR5–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RM2JA60A5–A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, provides security during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 2, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Megan Ozaki)
RF2K8B16C–An FA-18 Hornet takes off while an H-53 Sea Stallion circlels while participating in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 202
RM2B14DF3–A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) provides suppression while coducting a company urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 230 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 2, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skylar M. Harris)
RM2M6PKFT–U.S. Marines 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, takes cover during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.
RMFTEG37–U.S., Gabonese, and U.K. Royal Marines land ashore at Marine Nationale Naval Base, Port Gentil, Gabon, Sept. 1, 2014. U.S. and British troops are training alongside Gabonese Marine Fusiliers as part of Africa Partnership Station 14, a joint training engagement in Gabon that will continue with international partners along the west coast of Africa. (Courtesy photo by Pfc. Sean O’Connor)
RM2R0RR3D–Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 12th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, go over the scheme of maneuver during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 12, 2023. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic, training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Credit: Justin Marty/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2MAFDG8–060509-N-2568S-139. [Complete] Scene Caption: The Honorable, Dr. Donald C. Winter (white shirt), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), and US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Commanding General, Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Command, talks with American-Iraqis manning the simulated Souq, a Iraqi marketplace, during Exercise MOJAVE VIPER. They want to do their part in preparing USMC Marines for the various situations they may encounter while in Iraq. MOJAVE VIPER simulates an Iraqi village, giving USMC Marines an opportunity to get an early look at some of the potentially
RM2GFXF47–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3d Marine Logistics Group, and 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division stage an M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle during an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone
RF2JCTTA7–Wild flowers bloom at the Kajaki Dam in Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 24, 2012. The dam powers thousands of homes and businesses in the en
RM2H9MRNC–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RMRHG5NH–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion-6 (CLB-6), Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) conduct rail operations during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Jan. 31, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)
RF2M116M7–Two aircrew members sit on the back of a KC-130 Hercules Tanker after participating in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 2
RM2B14F71–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group preform an external lift with a CH-53E Super Stallion to move a M777 howitzer to its firing position at Sand Hill as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 3-18 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 27, 2018. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. William Chockey)
RM2M6PKFN–U.S. Marines 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, take cover during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.
RMFTEG39–A reconnaissance rubber craft travels towards shore carrying U.S. and Gabonese Marines during an amphibious-landing exercise at Marine Nationale Naval Base, Port Gentil, Gabon, Sept. 1, 2014. Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa is conducting a joint training engagement in Gabon as part of Africa Partnership Station 14, a maritime-security exercise with international partners along the west coast of Africa led by U.S. Naval Forces Africa. (Courtesy photo by Pfc. Sean O’Connor)
RM2M5D8G8–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Col. Aaron Angell, the Marine Corps Logistics Operations Ground (MCLOG) Commanding Officer, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, March 3, 2022. The work conducted by the Marines at MCLOG impact future Force Design 2030 decisions. MCLOG provides advanced individual training to Marine Logisticians, provides collective training to logistics staffs, and executes directed training and education support functions in order to train and educate well-rounded MAGTF logisticians who ar
RM2GFXF7E–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Tracy, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 3d Marine Division and 3d Marine Logistics Group during an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbo
RF2JCTTA5–A local Afghan child peeks around a door opening to see what U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, are doing
RM2H9MRPN–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RMRHG5NJ–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion-6 (CLB-6), Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) conduct rail operations during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Jan. 31, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)
RF2M116T9–A KC-130 Hercules Tanker takes off to participate in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 2022 Miramar Airshow in San Diego,
RM2B14RDF–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during an amphibious assault which served as the culminating event for the Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 7, 2017. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deploy
RM2M6PKFW–U.S. Marines 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, takes cover during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.
RME0K35K–A wall of fire explodes from the ground during the 2011 Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct.
RM2NTJGJB–Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 25th Feb, 2023. U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (REIN), hike towards an objective during Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 2-23 at Camp Wilson on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 25, 2023. MWX is the culminating event of Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, that improves U.S. and allied service members operational capabilities. Credit: Pedro Arroyo/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2M9JA5G–Starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT II) GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS) USS MaHAN (DDG 72), underway in the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Exercise MEDITERRANEAN SHARK or Med Shark 2002, during its scheduled six-month deployment. Med Shark is a bilateral training exercise conducted in Morocco by a US Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) / Special Operations Capable (SOC), to show the effectiveness of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Subject Operation/Series: MEDITERRANEAN SHARK Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
RM2GFXF1R–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3d Marine Logistics Group, and 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, inspect gear weight during an integrated rapid response inspection at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, August 25, 2021. Routine short-notice inspections ensure III MEF Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pa
RF2JCTTA4–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Szulborski with Police Advisory Team 2, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, patrols in K
RM2H9MRWY–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RMRHG5NG–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion-6 (CLB-6), Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) conduct rail operations during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Jan. 31, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)
RF2K5YA56–A V-22 Osprey participates in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at the 2022 Miramar Airshow in San Diego, California.
RM2B14R5B–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 19, 2017. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RM2M6PKFK–U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, gather concertina wire during Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.
RME1CGE8–U.S. Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, get in some well nee
RM2NTJP3R–Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 25th Feb, 2023. U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (REIN), hike towards an objective during Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 2-23 at Camp Wilson on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 25, 2023. MWX is the culminating event of Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, that improves U.S. and allied service members operational capabilities. Credit: Pedro Arroyo/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News