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U.S. Navy Sailors stand in front of a MV-22B Osprey in Kuwait, Aug. 5. - U.S. Navy Sailors stand in front of a MV-22B Osprey in Kuwait, Aug. 5.

Specialized Navy Sailors Deployed with Marine Squadron ahead of V-22 Transition

In February, the U.S. Navy took delivery of the first CMV-22B Osprey aircraft as the primary aircraft to conduct Airborne Re-supply/Logistics to the Sea Base. The CMV-22B platform will eventually replace the C-2 Greyhound across the Navy. Modernization of any program, regardless of service, is a complex process to ensure the proper manpower, training and equipment meets the highest standards for operation. At times, this requires creative solutions and opportunities to train service members and ready the force...

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A U.S. Marine looks at a standard operating procedure book during a class aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 21. - A U.S. Marine looks at a standard operating procedure book during a class aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 21.

Crisis response: CLB-31, 31st MEU prepare NCO's to lead the way

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attend a class about the CLB’s role in non-combatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18). The non-commissioned officers in attendance learned the key components of NEO and HADR missions, as well as how the command uses the rapid response planning process to launch teams for quick action.

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A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman verifies a donor’s information on a unit of blood during an Emergency Whole Blood Transfusion Training Program in Kuwait, July 30. - A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman verifies a donor’s information on a unit of blood during an Emergency Whole Blood Transfusion Training Program in Kuwait, July 30.

U.S. Marines implement Emergency Transfusion Program in Middle East

A U.S. Marine Corps infantry battalion implemented an emergency blood transfusion program while deployed to the Middle East. Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, standardized an emergency blood transfusion program across the ground combat element. The combat causality technique allows the battalion to have a viable and pre-screened donor pool for emergency situations...

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A AH-64D Apache helicopter launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller June 25. - A AH-64D Apache helicopter launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller June 25.

UAE and U.S. Forces Conduct Combined Joint Operations in Arabian Gulf

The United Arab Emirates Joint Aviation Command conducted combined naval and air training operations with forces assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. Air Forces Central Command in the southern Arabian Gulf, June 21-25. The Air Operations in Maritime Surface Warfare training, consisted of a combination of aviation and surface assets tracking and engaging simulated fast attack craft. The expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller served as an afloat staging platform for the UAE and U.S. aircraft...

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Landing Craft, Air Cushion 88 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), May 27. - Landing Craft, Air Cushion 88 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), May 27.

US, Saudi Forces conduct joint military exercises on Saudi Islands

The U.S. and Saudi forces are conducting a routine and joint sustainment training on and around Karan and Kurayn islands, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 24-30, 2020. The second phase of the training follows the successful completion of the training on April 20-22, and provides the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit an opportunity to continue mission-essential training and planning with our Saudi partners...

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A U.S. Marine posts security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020. - A U.S. Marine posts security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020.

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit trains on Saudi Arabian islands

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, conducted routine amphibious assault training on the islands of Karan and Kurayn, Saudi Arabia, April 20-22. The training was preplanned and coordinated through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and provided approximately 800 Marines and Sailors the opportunity to train in amphibious operations in a realistic environment. Over the course of three days, the BATARG and 26th MEU planned and conducted a variety of the MEU’s mission-essential tasks including amphibious raids and amphibious assaults...

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