Marines with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, load into an MV-22B Osprey to be piloted by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 to a training center near Atlantic Beach, N.C., Jan. 23. VMM-263 Marines transported more than 30 Marines during this field training exercise. - Marines with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, load into an MV-22B Osprey to be piloted by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 to a training center near Atlantic Beach, N.C., Jan. 23. VMM-263 Marines transported more than 30 Marines during this field training exercise.
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 simulated a UH-1Y Huey being shot down in enemy territory and having to tactically, safely and quickly recover the aircraft and secure the area in a training landing zone aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 24. The Marines were giving only 24-hour notice beforehand to plan, execute and complete the mission. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 simulated a UH-1Y Huey being shot down in enemy territory and having to tactically, safely and quickly recover the aircraft and secure the area in a training landing zone aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 24. The Marines were giving only 24-hour notice beforehand to plan, execute and complete the mission.
Students of Delalio Elementary School participate in a jump rope demonstration during the schools Jump Rope for Heart event where the students try and rtaise money and awareness for the American heart association, Jan 25. - Students of Delalio Elementary School participate in a jump rope demonstration during the schools Jump Rope for Heart event where the students try and rtaise money and awareness for the American heart association, Jan 25.
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., battle a blaze during a live-fire training exercise, Jan. 17. The Marines took turns rotating through each role of the fire fighter, gaining valuable experience and confidence. - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., battle a blaze during a live-fire training exercise, Jan. 17. The Marines took turns rotating through each role of the fire fighter, gaining valuable experience and confidence.
Pilots from all of the squadrons from Marine Aircraft Group 26 flew MV-22B Ospreys sporting their squadron and mascot on the tail in an echelon formation over the air station and the surrounding Jacksonville, N.C. area. For the first time in many years, all of the squadrons from MAG-26 were home aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River in more than a decade and this was done in honor of this rare event, Jan. 11. - Pilots from all of the squadrons from Marine Aircraft Group 26 flew MV-22B Ospreys sporting their squadron and mascot on the tail in an echelon formation over the air station and the surrounding Jacksonville, N.C. area. For the first time in many years, all of the squadrons from MAG-26 were home aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River in more than a decade and this was done in honor of this rare event, Jan. 11.
Marines with Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron 266, Capt. Erik Kolle, pilot, along with crew chiefs Staff Sgt. David Porter, and Sgt. Daniel Howington, were awwarded the Air Medal with combat distiguishing device for displaying superior airmanship during the rescue of a downed U.S. pilot. The ceremony was held aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 7. - Marines with Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron 266, Capt. Erik Kolle, pilot, along with crew chiefs Staff Sgt. David Porter, and Sgt. Daniel Howington, were awwarded the Air Medal with combat distiguishing device for displaying superior airmanship during the rescue of a downed U.S. pilot. The ceremony was held aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 7.