Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs has shared dramatic footage of aerial resupply training for Army paratroopers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The aerial supply effort is a vital asset in resupplying Soldiers when they operate with the poor infrastructure, unimproved roads, and numerous remote unit locations. The training covers aerial delivery in all weathers, even […]

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U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3d Marine Division as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, conducted fast-rope and rappel training from a CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Last week, marines going through the course learned the skill required to fast-rope and methods of […]

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U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, taken parts in a simulated fire mission utilizing heavy machine guns and artillery support from M777 Howitzers at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 7, 2020. According to a press release from Marine Rotational Force – Darwin on Friday, the […]