Battalion Distributed Operations Course during Service Level Training Exercise 1-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms

 

U.S. Marines in support of 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, maneuver to a defensive position in an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle as part of the Battalion Distributed Operations Course during Service Level Training Exercise 1-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 14, 2021. BDOC allows 1st Battalion, 3d Marines to command and control multiple maneuver elements while integrating ground and aviation delivered ordinance to successfully secure an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Carpanzano)

Hoplites and Fighting Aces conduct platoon live-fire at Bucierz range, DPTA (video)

Mortar and cavalry scout platoons from Headquarters and Headquarters Company "Hoplites" supported Soldiers from Charlie Company "Fighting Aces," during live-fire exercises at Bucierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, Oct. 3, 2021. Both companies are with 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. The 1st Infantry Division is currently supporting Atlantic Resolve, a rotational forward presence throughout Europe that enables deterrence and defense against threats from any direction at any time. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Reynolds)

MV-22B Osprey with VMM-265 (Reinforced) prepare to conduct a long range raid from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)

The Royal Netherlands Army on exercise @ enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup Lithuania

Italian Army's 4th Alpine @ Lake of Garda training area.

"We need help": Current and former Navy SEALs say fame has undercut their mission

 

 

US Marine Corps "APEX" Battalion...

 

1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team @ Yakima Training Center

Bomb Loads Compared via Chris Bolton's Twitter Page

 

I don’t remember the VC10 proposal. pic.twitter.com/e7C2dQxlfp

— Chris Bolton (@CcibChris) October 16, 2021

3/6 Always Ready

 

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, load on to a CH-53E Super Stallion on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 13, 2021. The Marines conducted training that included squad-supported day and night live-fire attacks to prepare for future training opportunities with partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma L. Gray)

Division & HIMARS B-Roll

Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), prepare and conduct test runs with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2021. The new, organic HIMARS capability will expand 2d MARDIV’s ability to employ long-range, precision fires and improve its readiness to fight at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Brown)

Spanish Navy Special Ops...

 

A CMV-22B Osprey lands aboard USS Carl Vinson during MALABAR 2021

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 14, 2021) - A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while carrying Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and members of the Indian Navy as part of MALABAR 2021, Oct. 14, 2021. MALABAR 2021 is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin C. Zorich)

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Striking Coach...

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'Those poor souls. They didn't have their fathers here'

zulufucxsUS Marine Colonel Francis Fenton (pictured kneeling) conducting the funeral of his son PFC Mike Fenton, 19, who was killed near Shuri, Okinawa on May 7, 1945.

Upon arising, Colonel Fenton stared at the bodies of other Marine dead and said: 'Those poor souls. They didn't have their fathers here'

Gut check.