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U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, work together with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aviators with RAAF No. 3 Squadron, at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, June-July, 2023. This is part of unit-level and bilateral training events designed to enhance U.S.-Australian relationships and further develop and sustain capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, work together with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aviators with RAAF No. 3 Squadron, at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, June-July, 2023. This is part of unit-level and bilateral training events designed to enhance U.S.-Australian relationships and further develop and sustain capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Photo by Sgt Joshua Brittenham

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi on the runway at Antonio Bautista Air Base as part of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Jul. 6, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi on the runway at Antonio Bautista Air Base as part of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Jul. 6, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)

Photo by Cpl. Sean Potter

MASA 23: Hornets Across the Pacific

MASA 23: Hornets Across the Pacific

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U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi on the runway at Antonio Bautista Air Base as part of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, July 6, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi on the runway at Antonio Bautista Air Base as part of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, July 6, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)

Photo by Cpl. Sean Potter

Major Justin R McCann

Major Justin R McCann

Photo by 3d LAAD Bn

LtCol Ramon D Gonzalez

LtCol Ramon D Gonzalez

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LtCol Ramon D Gonzalez

LtCol Ramon D Gonzalez

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LtCol Radigan MIU ITX 4-23

LtCol Radigan MIU ITX 4-23

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LtCol Radigan MIU ITX 4-23

LtCol Radigan MIU ITX 4-23

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Col Bartolomea 3d MAW COS

Col Bartolomea 3d MAW COS

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3d MAW MajGen Borgschulte

3d MAW MajGen Borgschulte

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ryan Ferrell, right, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), relinquishes the unit colors to Lt. Col. Casey Nelson, incoming commanding officer of VMM-164, MAG-39, 3rd MAW, during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 2, 2023. The change of command ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. Ferrell is a San Diego native and Nelson is a Pensacola, Florida native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ryan Ferrell, right, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), relinquishes the unit colors to Lt. Col. Casey Nelson, incoming commanding officer of VMM-164, MAG-39, 3rd MAW, during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 2, 2023. The change of command ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. Ferrell is a San Diego native and Nelson is a Pensacola, Florida native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Potter)

Photo by Cpl. Sean Potter

LtCol Nicka MAG-13 CO

LtCol Nicka MAG-13 CO

Photo by USMC

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in the relief and appointment ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Christopher Ashley and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Maynard on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 22, 2023. The sergeant major, as the senior enlisted leader and advisor, is the keeper of traditions for his or her unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in the relief and appointment ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Christopher Ashley and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Maynard on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 22, 2023. The sergeant major, as the senior enlisted leader and advisor, is the keeper of traditions for his or her unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza/Released

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct a pass in review during a relief and appointment ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Christopher Ashley and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Maynard on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 22, 2023. The sergeant major, as the senior enlisted leader and advisor, is the keeper of traditions for his or her unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct a pass in review during a relief and appointment ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Christopher Ashley and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Maynard on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 22, 2023. The sergeant major, as the senior enlisted leader and advisor, is the keeper of traditions for his or her unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza

Col Quinter MACG-38 CO

Col Quinter MACG-38 CO

Photo by USMC

VMFA-314 Arrives in Australia after a Trans-Pacific flight

VMFA-314 Arrives in Australia after a Trans-Pacific flight

Photo by Sgt Joshua Brittenham

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Ahern, an F-35C Lighting II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2023. VMFA-314 flew four F-35C Lightning IIs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Williamtown, Australia to train alongside Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Ahern is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Ahern, an F-35C Lighting II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2023. VMFA-314 flew four F-35C Lightning IIs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Williamtown, Australia to train alongside Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Ahern is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Ahern, an F-35C Lighting II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2023. VMFA-314 flew four F-35C Lightning IIs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Williamtown, Australia to train alongside Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Ahern is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Ahern, an F-35C Lighting II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2023. VMFA-314 flew four F-35C Lightning IIs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Williamtown, Australia to train alongside Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Ahern is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza

VMFA-314 Arrives in Australia after a Trans-Pacific flight

VMFA-314 Arrives in Australia after a Trans-Pacific flight

Photo by Sgt Joshua Brittenham