November 6, 2015 - BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Elements from Marine Aircraft Group 31 coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard for a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Charleston Nov. 3. The exercise simulated the water rescue of two Marine pilots from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The Marines and Coast Guard work together on similar operations during real world crises so … [Read more...]
US, Ghana Strengthen Maritime Intelligence
SEKONDI, Ghana - October 30, 2015 -- U.S. service members completed a Tactical Intelligence Support To Maritime Operations Centers for the Ghanaian Navy Oct. 12-23 at Ghana’s Navy Trade Training School at Sekondi, Ghana. This two-week introduction to intelligence was the first of four planned “train-the-trainer” courses for the fiscal year. U.S. Navy and … [Read more...]
Marine Dog Teams Sniff Out Trouble
October 28, 2015 -- The roar of an engine, the breaking of waves against a bulkhead and the jarring shift from the rocking sea to solid land could disorient any Marine, but for military working dog handlers, keeping their canine partners focused presents an even greater challenge. To overcome this obstacle, Marines constantly train to improve proficiency with the weapons and … [Read more...]
Marines with the 26th MEU Perform Lift at Sunset on Beach
PINHEIRO DA CRUZ, PRAIA DA RAPOSA, Portugal - October 27, 2015 -- U.S. Marine landing support specialists with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24), rehearsed sling loading a M105 trailer during a helicopter support team mission at Pinheiro Da Cruz, … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]