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US AND UK F-35B STEALTH JETS JOIN HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH FOR GROUPEX

HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked two squadrons of F-35B stealth jets: the UK’s 617 Sqn and US Marine Corps fighter attack squadron 211. Alongside eight Merlin helicopters, it is the largest air group to operate from a Royal Navy carrier in more than thirty years, and the largest air group of fifth generation fighters at sea anywhere in the world. This month’s Group Exercise (‘GROUPEX’) will see HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by warships from the UK, US and the Netherlands, which will accompany the carrier on her first global deployment in 2021. However, before then, the newly-formed Carrier Strike Group will be put through its paces off the north east coast of Scotland as part of Joint Warrior, NATO’s largest annual exercise.

US AND UK F-35B STEALTH JETS JOIN HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH FOR GROUPEX HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked two squadrons of F-35B stealth jets: the UK’s 617 Sqn and US Marine Corps fighter attack squadron 211. Alongside eight Merlin helicopters, it is the largest air group to operate from a Royal Navy carrier in more than thirty years, and the largest air group of fifth generation fighters at sea anywhere in the world. This month’s Group Exercise (‘GROUPEX’) will see HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by warships from the UK, US and the Netherlands, which will accompany the carrier on her first global deployment in 2021. However, before then, the newly-formed Carrier Strike Group will be put through its paces off the north east coast of Scotland as part of Joint Warrior, NATO’s largest annual exercise.

Photo by LPhot Belinda Alker

HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH CARRIES OUT EXERCISES AT SEA

Departmental photos taken on the flight deck of HMS Quen Elizabeth on 11th October 2020.

HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked two squadrons of F-35B stealth jets: the UK�s 617 Sqn and US Marine Corps fighter attack squadron 211. Alongside eight Merlin helicopters of 820 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons it is the largest air group to operate from a Royal Navy carrier in more than thirty years, and the largest air group of fifth generation fighters at sea anywhere in the world. This month�s Group Exercise (�GROUPEX�) will see HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by warships from the UK, US and the Netherlands, which will accompany the carrier on her first global deployment in 2021. However, before then, the newly-formed Carrier Strike Group will be put through its paces off the north east coast of Scotland as part of Joint Warrior, NATO�s largest annual exercise.

HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH CARRIES OUT EXERCISES AT SEA Departmental photos taken on the flight deck of HMS Quen Elizabeth on 11th October 2020. HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked two squadrons of F-35B stealth jets: the UK�s 617 Sqn and US Marine Corps fighter attack squadron 211. Alongside eight Merlin helicopters of 820 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons it is the largest air group to operate from a Royal Navy carrier in more than thirty years, and the largest air group of fifth generation fighters at sea anywhere in the world. This month�s Group Exercise (�GROUPEX�) will see HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by warships from the UK, US and the Netherlands, which will accompany the carrier on her first global deployment in 2021. However, before then, the newly-formed Carrier Strike Group will be put through its paces off the north east coast of Scotland as part of Joint Warrior, NATO�s largest annual exercise.

Photo by LPhot Belinda Alker

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to load a simulated downed aircraft onto a logistics vehicle system replacement during Integrated Training Exercise 1-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 26, 2020. ITX is the most comprehensive training conducted at MCAGCC and focuses on the tactical application of combined-arms maneuver, offensive and defensive operations during combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to load a simulated downed aircraft onto a logistics vehicle system replacement during Integrated Training Exercise 1-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 26, 2020. ITX is the most comprehensive training conducted at MCAGCC and focuses on the tactical application of combined-arms maneuver, offensive and defensive operations during combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)

Photo by SSgt Vargas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert E. Herrmann, commanding officer for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan 29, 2021. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach prioritizing health care workers and first responders as well as mission critical and deploying personnel.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert E. Herrmann, commanding officer for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan 29, 2021. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach prioritizing health care workers and first responders as well as mission critical and deploying personnel.

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Harlan Patawaran the wing command master chief of 3rd MAW prepare to receive round 1 the COVID-19 vaccination at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Jan. 22, 2020. Sgt. Maj. Wilson and Command Master Chief Patawaran both received the vaccines to ensure their own readiness as well as set the example for their Marines and sailors.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Harlan Patawaran the wing command master chief of 3rd MAW prepare to receive round 1 the COVID-19 vaccination at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Jan. 22, 2020. Sgt. Maj. Wilson and Command Master Chief Patawaran both received the vaccines to ensure their own readiness as well as set the example for their Marines and sailors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the COVID-19 vaccine aboard MCAS Miramar. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing health care workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the COVID-19 vaccine aboard MCAS Miramar. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing health care workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in front of the new F-35 flight simulator on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021. The new flight simulator is in conjunction with the transition from the F-18 to the F-35. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in front of the new F-35 flight simulator on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021. The new flight simulator is in conjunction with the transition from the F-18 to the F-35. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Voss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Voss

SGTMAJ

SGTMAJ

Photo by Paglialonga

HMLA469

HMLA469

Photo by Paglialonga

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) on San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 3rd, 2020. This training showed the capabilities of MWSS-371 employing multiple FARP locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lt. Charles C. Allen)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) on San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 3rd, 2020. This training showed the capabilities of MWSS-371 employing multiple FARP locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lt. Charles C. Allen)

Photo by Lt. Charles C. Allen

Maj Kimmins

Maj Kimmins

Photo by Paglialonga

LtCol D'Ambrogi

LtCol D'Ambrogi

Photo by Paglialonga

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Photo by Levi Voss

Major Patrick J. Mullen

Major Patrick J. Mullen

Photo by Cpl Klem, Andrew S.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 declares their initial operational capability (IOC) for the F-35C Lightning II, having met the standards set forth by Headquarters Marine Corps. IOC declaration marks a significant accomplishment for VMFA-314 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) that further enables 3rd MAW to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 declares their initial operational capability (IOC) for the F-35C Lightning II, having met the standards set forth by Headquarters Marine Corps. IOC declaration marks a significant accomplishment for VMFA-314 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) that further enables 3rd MAW to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Nov. 19 2020. The CFT is used to evaluate a Marines capacity to complete combat oriented tasks in a quick manner.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Nov. 19 2020. The CFT is used to evaluate a Marines capacity to complete combat oriented tasks in a quick manner.

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

VMU 1 XO

VMU 1 XO

Photo by Paglialonga

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD) use a Tracking Head Trainer (THT), a training weapon system used by LAAD units to gain proficiency with the stinger missile system without having to utilize live ammunitions, to track the movements of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) during a combined Ground Threat Reaction (GTR) training event at the northern training area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2020. 3rd LAAD and HMH-361 conducted the training event to improve their skills and proficiency with both aerial maneuvers and the THT weapon system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD) use a Tracking Head Trainer (THT), a training weapon system used by LAAD units to gain proficiency with the stinger missile system without having to utilize live ammunitions, to track the movements of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) during a combined Ground Threat Reaction (GTR) training event at the northern training area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2020. 3rd LAAD and HMH-361 conducted the training event to improve their skills and proficiency with both aerial maneuvers and the THT weapon system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps, Major Gen. Christopher Mahoney, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, to obtain his initial qualification to operate the F-35, September 3, 2020. This marks the completion of F-35 qualifications for the commanding generals of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd MAW, further providing operational knowledge at the highest levels of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)

U.S. Marine Corps, Major Gen. Christopher Mahoney, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, to obtain his initial qualification to operate the F-35, September 3, 2020. This marks the completion of F-35 qualifications for the commanding generals of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd MAW, further providing operational knowledge at the highest levels of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)

Photo by LCpl Aidan Parker

Command photo

Command photo

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