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Archive: April, 2018

What’s a pig to a hog? 26th MEU snipers train throughout deployment April 30, 2018 — A shot is fired. A small cloud of dust kicks up. Seconds later, the ping of a bullet hitting a steel target 800 meters away is heard. “Hit,” says the spotter. The shooter pulls back the bolt of the suppressed M40A6 rifle and sends a new round into the chamber, ready to fire again. MORE

Sustaining in Jordan: the MRF takes to KASOTC to brush up on tactics proficiency April 24, 2018 — Dry wind whispered through the ridgelines and into the urban training town as Marines with security platoon patrolled the empty streets. In the distance, explosions and gunfire, keeping them alert and attentive to their surroundings. MORE

TF 51/5 to rehearse capabilities during bilateral engagement in Levant region April 18, 2018 — AQABA, Jordan (April 16, 2018) – Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) commenced participation in the eighth consecutive iteration of exercise Eager Lion with the Jordan Armed Forces April 15, 2018, in vicinity of Aqaba, Jordan. MORE

Iwo Jima, Oak Hill, 26th MEU Begin Eager Lion April 16, 2018 — GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (April 16, 2018) – The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and components of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit begin participation in the military exercise Eager Lion 2018, this week. MORE

It's In The Blood: Father and Son Reunited at Sea April 12, 2018 — U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NNS) -- Electricians Mate Fireman Alex Morton is a young U.S. Navy Sailor stationed aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) with scuffed boots and paint-stained coveralls that showcase the hard work and long hours he, as a member of the hazardous materials team, puts into ensuring Sailors have the supplies needed to properly maintain Iwo Jima's mechanical and electrical systems. MORE

Land the landing force: Alligator Dagger begins April 3, 2018 — DJIBOUTI (April 3, 2018) - A subtle tension hangs in the air on these kind of mornings. Excitement, nerves, and concentration coalesce within the skin of the ship, waiting to spill out into the skies and seas. MORE

TF 51/5 Spotlight on Cpl. Christopher Gotch April 3, 2018 — U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 3, 2018) – Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) Cpl. Christopher Gotch is an Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System operator, responsible for overseeing a network of computers that process and exchange information from the forward observer to the fire support element for all fire support assets (field artillery, mortars, naval gunfire, attack helicopters and close air support). MORE

Largest regional amphibious combat rehearsal to commence in Djibouti, Africa April 2, 2018 — U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) – Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), announced the commencement of a two-week amphibious training event in international waters off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, scheduled to begin today. MORE

Naval Amphibious Force, TF 51-5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade