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VMFA-251 pilots maintain CBRN equipment skills during training drills October 2, 2017 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, also known as the “Thunderbolts”, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, continue to showcase unit readiness through training for every possible scenario, while forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. MORE

U.S. Marines become role models during Southern Frontier September 2, 2016 — U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 visited MacFarlane Primary School in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, during Southern Frontier Aug. 29- Sept.2, 2016.Every iteration of Southern Frontier, a three week unit level training conducted by U.S. Marines at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, MacFarlane Primary MORE

Pitch Black sheds light on capabilities to local community August 18, 2016 — Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia opened its gates to the community for the Exercise Pitch Black 2016 Open Day, Aug. 13, 2016.The Open day showcased local and international military aircraft, participating in Pitch Black, to the community.Exercise Pitch Black 2016 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training MORE

Sumos provide aerial refueling during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 August 10, 2016 — As a KC-130J Super Hercules prepares for takeoff, Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 finish last minute preflight checks and secure the aircraft at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016.For over 70 years, VMGR-152, also known as the “Sumos,” has successfully carried out support missions by providing MORE

Pitch Black 16 launches flight operations August 2, 2016 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 commenced air operations for Exercise Pitch Black 2016 alongside the Royal Australian Air Force at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1, 2016. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. The allied nation squadrons will execute MORE

Ready Group lands Down Under July 26, 2016 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, traveled to Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 22, 2016, to participate in MORE

VMFA(AW)-533 completes KMEP 14-13 October 25, 2014 — Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 completed the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 25 2014, aboard Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.The program increased combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improved its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhanced joint and combined integration with the U.S. Air MORE

MWSS-171 keeps “Hawks” flying high during KMEP 14-13 October 20, 2014 — Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 provides fuel and ground support as reinforcement for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the “Hawks,” during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 20, 2014, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The program’s goals are to increase the combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, MORE

VMFA(AW)-533 powerliners keep planes flying during KMEP 14-13 October 13, 2014 — Powerline mechanics with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the “Hawks,” maintain flight schedules and conduct maintenance and inspections on their F/A-18 Hornets during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 13, 2014, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to increase the Marine Aircraft Group 12’s combat MORE

VMFA(AW)-533 goes sky high, KMEP-14-13 begins October 13, 2014 — Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the “Hawks,” launched their first aircraft during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 13, 2014, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The program’s goals is to increase the combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improve its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task MORE