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U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Base, Alaska, Aug. 10, 2022. RF-A 22-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed exercise flown under simulated combat conditions. It is conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and includes U.S. and international forces. During the interview, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Alexander Goodno, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225), Marine Air Group 13, 3rd Marine Air Wing explained the squadron's role in the operation. Goodno is a native of Candia, New Hampshire. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jon C. Stone)

Aviation ordnance Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing come together from several different units to form and conduct training as the All Type-model Series Armament Team (ATAT). The All Type-model Series Armament Team (ATAT) is a team comprised of aviation ordnance Marines from the AV-8B Harrier II, F/A-18, AH-1Z Viper, and F-35B type model series platforms. The purpose of this team is to cross train each team member to be qualified to load and fuel one another’s respective platforms with the intent of increasing flexibility and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

Aviation ordnance Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing come together from several different units to form and conduct training as the All Type-model Series Armament Team (ATAT). The All Type-model Series Armament Team (ATAT) is a team comprised of aviation ordnance Marines from the AV-8B Harrier II, F/A-18, AH-1Z Viper, and F-35B type model series platforms. The purpose of this team is to cross train each team member to be qualified to load and fuel one another’s respective platforms with the intent of increasing flexibility and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band leads the West Coast Composite Band at the 131st Pasadena Rose Bowl. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

3rd MAW conducts exercise Summer Fury 2019. Summer Fury is designed to enhance Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 walk us through the basics of how a permanent runway is built. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

3rd MAW remembers. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Pfc. Victor Mackson).

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 officially retires the F/A-18A++ Hornet while welcoming the first F-35 C on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Jun 21. Members of VMFA-314 remark their sentiment seeing the aircraft depart the squadron indefinitely. VMFA-314 is the first squadron in the Marine Corps to receive the carrier variant of the F-35. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

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Col. Simon Doran, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 commanding officer, speaks about the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. More than 30 aircraft participated in this training to exercise the unit's real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Charnelle Smith)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Helicopter Support Team (HST) training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2018. HSTs allow Marines to receive and transport cargo rapidly over rough terrain or vast distances. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) completes Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise across the Southwestern United States, in Nov. 2018. RUT is the final shore-based training exercise for the 11th MEU before deployment next year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert, Cpl. Matthew Teutsch and Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio)

Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Division demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Corps' principal organizational structure: the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, which specializes in combined-arms tactics utilizing command, ground, aviation and logistics combat elements. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight accomplishments and milestones women made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Miramar, hosts a chili cook-off at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 27. The cook-off served as part of the monthly “Warrior Challenge” competition, bringing the unit together through various events throughout the year.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar invites guests to attend the 2018 MCAS Miramar Air Show and honoring 100 years of Women serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/Released)

Jeffrey McKennie, a sexual assault response coordinator at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Col. Jason G. Woodworth, MCAS Miramar’s commanding officer, explain the importance of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Throughout the month, members of MCAS Miramar’s leadership and community participated in events and organized displays to raise awareness.

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, helps highlight the importance of wearing maximum personal protective equipment when riding motorcycles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/Released)

The Battle Color Detachment performed during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 16. The detachment is a ceremonial unit featuring the Silent Drill Platoon, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Official Color Guard. The Battle Color Detachment is based out of Marine Barracks, Washington D.C., also known as "8th and I." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/Released)

As we begin the new year, take a look back at 2017 and see Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark Lowe II)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 conduct a simulated combat mission in support of Exercise Winter Fury 18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 6. Exercise Winter Fury 2018 provides effective training in expeditionary environments to ensure 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing remains combat ready, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine corps video by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 conduct a simulated combat mission in support of Exercise Winter Fury '18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 6. Exercise Winter Fury 2018 provides effective training in expeditionary environments to ensure 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing remains combat ready, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark Lowe/Released)

Marines with Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 conduct a helocast exercise with 1st Raider Battalion, providing transportation as the Marines practiced loading from land and offloading into the water in Oceanside, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017. This exercise allows valuable realistic training for both units in order to be prepared for real-life operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark Lowe/Released)

Cpl. Caleb Bastille, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, gives insight to the duties of a crew chief and participates in a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 11. TRAP missions allow pilots and crew chiefs to directly integrate with ground troops, simulating potential scenarios that could take place when forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe/Released)

Sgt. Michael Vura and Cpl. Austin Cox, helicopter mechanics with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, helped victims escape to safety and casualty care following the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Oct. 1. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band perform at the 152nd Scottish Highland Games and Gatherings Games in Pleasanton, California, Sept. 3. In addition to performing in several ceremonies, 3rd MAW band members also built relationships with pipe bands from around the world including Scotland, Canada and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/Released)

U.S. Marines with VMGR-352 conduct aerial refueling over Southern California, Aug. 24. Four F-35B Lightning IIs receive fuel as they conducted flight-training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe/ Released)

Navajo Code Talkers, who originally trained at Camp Elliot, present day Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, contributed to the Marine Corps’ success in WWII. Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, reflects on their impact. (U.S Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/Released)

The MCAS Miramar Air Show is scheduled for Sept. 22-24, 2017. This year's theme is focused on honoring the Vietnam Veterans. For more information, visit: http://www.miramarairshow.com/

Check out what's been happening Around the MEF!! For more information follow the links below! I MEF's Operational Capability Assessment https://www.dvidshub.net/news/233055/marine-expeditionary-force-headquarters-group-supports-joint-exercise Ready to strike: Vipers prepare for deployment https://www.dvidshub.net/video/523625/ready-strike-vipers-prepare-deployment Last of its breed: AH-1W conducts final flight https://www.dvidshub.net/video/522429/last-its-breed-ah-1w-conducts-final-flight AMA ARG, 15th MEU Conduct Large-Scale Raid https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3363769/ama-arg-15th-meu-conduct-large-scale-raid

Check out whats happening Around the MEF! For more information visit the links below!! CBRN training week https://www.dvidshub.net/video/522333/cbrn-training-week Fun in the sun: SMP challenges Miramar Ranch Elementary https://www.dvidshub.net/video/522079/fun-sun-smp-challenges-miramar-ranch-elementary S2ME2 Wrap-up Video https://www.dvidshub.net/video/522312/s2me2-wrap-up-video

Check out this week's Around the MEF! In this week's episode of Around The MEF, Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and Sailors with Underwater Construction Team 2 demolish dams at Cleveland National Forest, Silverado, Calif., the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts joint service training with the Royal Army of Oman in Southwest Asia and the Air Force's 310th Fighter Squadron with 56th Operations Group conducted basic fighter maneuvers with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg) Check out full videos at: https://www.dvidshub.net/…/cleveland-national-forest-dam-de… https://www.dvidshub.net/…/marines-dogfight-with-air-force-…

U.S. Marines with 1st and 2nd Marine Logistics Group incorporated the Joint Precision Airdrop System during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 30, 2017. The JPADS uses a GPS system, a modular autonomous guidance unit, a parachute and electric motors to guide cargo to their targeted drop zones. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. James Trevino/Released)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment conduct a firing mission during FireEX in support of Steel Knight 2017 (SK-17) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The 1st Marine Division remains the most active and engaged ground combat element in the Marine Corps and training exercises like SK-17 provide opportunities for the Division to exercise its full range of capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Michael D LaFontaine and Lance Cpl. Preston J Hightower)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, demonstrate amphibious landing capabilities during Steel Knight 2017 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on December 4, 2016. The distinct ability of the Marine Corps to gain access to critical areas anywhere in the world through air, ground and maritime capabilities enables us to aid our nation in efforts to resolve conflict, conduct humanitarian assistance or engage our nation’s enemies in remote, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Carlos J. Lopez/Released)

Marines and hospital corpsman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, train in first aid and medical evacuation procedures in a battalion aid station during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 18, 2016. The purpose of the field exercise was to train the elements of the unit as one in preparation for the upcoming Marine Corps Combat readiness Evaluation. The BAS is set up in order to provide Marines on the front basic first aid. Marines train alongside Navy hospital corpsmen in first aid and practice evacuation procedures. The 1st Marine Division is employed as the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force and provides the ground combat forces necessary for ship to shore forcible entry operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Check out what's been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. A plaque is dedicated to veterans who died serving with the 5th Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Chargers visit Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Military working dogs at Los Angeles Fleet Week. More information is available at the links below: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480784/mt-soledad-memorial-3-26-plaque-dedication https://www.dvidshub.net/video/481433/san-diego-chargers-visit-miramar https://www.dvidshub.net/video/481197/la-fleet-week-teufel-hunden-here

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group execute Large Scale Exercise 2016 (LSE-16) at MCAS Miramar, Aug. 2016. The exercise simulates planning, deployment and combat operations of a Marine Expeditionary Force level composed of more than 50,000 members and a partner country, while working with coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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Corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Groups trained how to deal with multiples casualties at the time during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016. The corpsmen play an important role in the fight. The unique and historic relationship between corpsmen and Marines is unique. Interviewee 1: Petty Officer 3rd Class Leslie Rodriguez a hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Interviewee 2: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Muniz a hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., (Aug. 16, 2016) Marines with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), execute a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise. The priority of the platoon was to secure the perimeter and transport the casualties to the first aid station to get medically treated by hospital corpsmen. Large Scale Exercise 2016 (LSE-16) simulates the planning, deployment and combat operations of a Marine Expeditionary Force level composed of more than 50,000 members and a partner country, while working with coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba) Interviewee 1: 2nd Lt. Payton Roberts, security forces platoon commander with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter Group, Fort Worth, Texas. Interviewee 2: Petty Officer 3rd Class Leslie Rodriguez, Hospital Corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Thomasville, North Carolina.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, California,(Aug. 15, 2016) – Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group train with their military working dogs during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at MCAS Miramar, Aug. 15, 2016. The military working dog handlers and their dogs ensure that the Marines and sailors at the MEFEX are kept safe both notionally and in the real world by searching for explosives on vehicles and individuals. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct simulated raids in Yuma, Arizona, and Reno, Nevada as part of the MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, June 8-23, 2016. RUT is the second of five major training exercises in the MEU’s predeployment training cycle, preceding their Western Pacific 16-2 deployment to the Pacific and Central Commands’ areas of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force took part in a week-long exercise that tested their abilities to fight a near-peer enemy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Joseph Sorci/RELEASED)

A weekly overview highlighting news throughout I Marine Expeditionary Force. Marine Attack Squadron 211 receives first two F-35B Lighting II aircraft. Combat engineers with 7th Engineer Support Battalion conduct live-fire maneuver range. Pure Praxis presents interactive sexual assault prevention and response training. Installations will no longer issue vehicle decals.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - Marines with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, provide transport, logistics, refueling, food and water upkeep April 27th, 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. These daily tasks are performed as part of their role during I MEF Command Post Exercise-II, (U.S Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian soldiers with Direct Fire Support Weapon Platoon, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 1st Brigade, conduct bilateral live-fire training during Exercise Predator Walk, May 20 to June 5, at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The exercises included firing heavy machine guns and missiles at mock targets from a support by fire position. Exercise Predator Walk is a battalion-level combined-arms Marine Air Ground Task Force exercise with the Australian Army, designed to enhance the skills of the ground combat, aviation combat and support element. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Reba James)

The Weapon and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) is a seven-week period of instruction, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz, that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Intructors. WTIs serve as squadron training officers who use their skills to act as aircraft and weapons subject matter experts to provide their units with proper training and evaluation to ensure exceptional combat readiness. Produced by Sgt. Cody Haas. Includes soundbites from Maj. Douglas Seich, operations officer, MAWTS-1.