#Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing execute close air support with 1st Marine Division.
Close air support is air action by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets in proximity to friendly forces, requiring detailed integration with ground fire and movement.
#MarineAviation #3rdMAW #1stMARDIV
The MQ-25A Stingray has completed its first flight—marking a major step toward the future carrier air wing. From increasing range to reducing risk for pilots, the MQ-25 will help pave the way for unmanned carrier operations.
Video Courtesy of Boeing
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Sea Hawks over Sicily. 🌋
MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conduct a training flight over Mt. Etna near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily.
HSC-28 is currently deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, supporting the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, while defending U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region.
📸 MC2 Andy A. Anderson
Train to Fight.
Flight operations aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) put Fleet Order: Combat Readiness into action—training hard, operating safely, and ensuring naval aviation forces are ready to respond across the Pacific.
#PacificFleet#USNavy#CombatReadiness#FlyNavy
#Marines with @22nd_MEU take part in MV-22B Osprey flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the @Southcom mission, @DeptofWar - directed operations, and the @POTUS priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland.
#22ndMEU #AlwaysReady #MarineCorps
Laying the groundwork for air dominance. 🌍➡️✈️
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 prepare to conduct training exercises on NAS Oceana.
Maritime dominance requires decision advantage.
The F-35C delivers advanced sensing, secure connectivity and battlespace awareness that helps the Navy and Marine Corps see more, share faster and act with greater precision across the maritime domain. ⚓✈️
Brrrrt. 🎯✈️
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II provides close air support to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) during a training exercise in the Arabian Gulf.
Santa Barbara is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security and stability in the Middle East.
📸 MC2 Iain Page
Leadership from @USNavy's PMA-271 & Northrop Grumman recently came together in Melbourne, FL, following the Navy's award of the E-130J contract. They toured NGC’s facilities, which will be used in developing the E-130J, the #Navy’s future #TACAMO nuclear-deterrence aircraft.
Welcome Aboard, Rudder! 🐾
@CVN70 welcomes their mental health facility dog! Rudder earns the title of good boy, providing comfort to our crew and enhancing morale on board.
@US7thfleet@USNavy@USPacificFleet
BEAT ARMY! 🏈
Cheer on the 2024 #MarineCorps Selects in the Army-Navy game tomorrow at 3 p.m. EST. Of the 23 seniors on the @NavalAcademy football team, 9 have received USMC service assignments.
Follow along on our Instagram for updates: @marines#GoNavy#BeatArmy#RollGoats