Photos by Cpl. Chad Pulliam
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Marines storm beach during Dawn Blitz
Photos by Cpl. Michele Watson
Marines storm Gold Beach in amphibious
assault vehicles during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 30. The week-long
training tests the capability to rapidly respond in the event of a
crisis.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Pic of the day....
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Soft?
He must be talking about the people he's met...everyone I know is busting ass trying to be ready in case the balloon goes up and the economy tanks even more.
Deck Landings Onboard HMS Illustrious
Royal Air Force Chinook and Army Air Corps Apache helicopters are pictured practicing deck landings onboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious.
Two Apache helicopters from 664 Squadron, Army Air Corps embarked for a two week training package, to enable pilots and ground crews to acclimatise to working in a maritime environment.
They were joined by a Chinook from 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force which flew out to the ship for a few hours deck landing practice.
Photographer: POA(Phot) RayJones
Two Apache helicopters from 664 Squadron, Army Air Corps embarked for a two week training package, to enable pilots and ground crews to acclimatise to working in a maritime environment.
They were joined by a Chinook from 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force which flew out to the ship for a few hours deck landing practice.
Photographer: POA(Phot) RayJones
A CNO I can deal with...
Sorry guys but the last CNO rubbed me the wrong way...as does the outgoing CJCS. I can't put an exact finger on it but they both appeared to be more politician than war fighter. I don't know how the next guys will turn out but at least the new CNO is saying the right things. Here's a tidbit from ID. Go there to read the whole thing but this section caught my attention.
Too wordy.
But this guy almost sounds like a grunt.
I like it.
Guiding PrinciplesIts a little preachy.
The starting point for developing and executing our plans
- Our primary mission is warfighting. All our efforts to improve capabilities, develop people, and structure our organizations should be grounded in this fundamental responsibility.
- People are the Navy’s foundation. We have a professional and moral obligation to uphold a covenant with Sailors, Civilians and their families * to ably lead, equip, train and motivate.
- Our approach should be Joint and combined when possible. However, we own the sea, and must also be able to operate independently when necessary.
- Our primary Joint partner is the U.S. Marine Corps. We must continue to evolve how we will operate and fight as expeditionary warfare partners.
- At sea and ashore, we must be ready to part with Navy roles, programs and traditions if they are not integral to our future vision or a core element of our mission.
- We must ensure today’s force is ready for its assigned missions.
- Maintaining ships and aircraft to their expected service lives is an essential contribution to fleet capacity.
- Our Navy Ethos defines us and describes the standard for character and behavior.
- We must clearly and directly communicate our intent and expectations both within and outside the Navy.
- I believe in the “Charge of Command.” We will train and empower our leaders with authorities commensurate with their responsibilities.
Too wordy.
But this guy almost sounds like a grunt.
I like it.
“Dragons” of the 31st MEU fly aboard USS Essex
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