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That Air Force Guy
Just some of the joys of hanging around Nellis AFB
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U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, execute a live-fire support coordination exercise alongside U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during a Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on January 20, 2026. Filmed by Lance Cpl. Dylan Jameson.
SLTE provides a highly realistic, demanding environment where Marines hone their ability to operate as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). This exercise showcases coordinated air-to-ground fires, battlefield maneuver, and combined-arms employment—essential skills for responding to complex operations across all domains.
References (Readable URLs)
1st Marine Division
www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/
3rd Battalion, 7th Marines
www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
www.2ndmaw.marines.mil/
HMLA-167
www.2ndmaw.marines.mil/
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
www.29palms.marines.mil/
SLTE Program Overview
www.trngcmd.marines.mil/
Hashtags
#USMC #HMLA167 #SLTE #MAGTF #TwentyninePalms #MarineAviation #CloseAirSupport #3Seven #1stMarineDivision #2ndMAW #LiveFire #AttackHelicopters #MilitaryTraining
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U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire an M777 Howitzer during Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 1-26 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on January 14, 2026. Filmed by Lance Cpl. Dominic Spence, this footage captures large-caliber artillery supporting integrated, large-scale Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations.
SLTE 1-26 evaluates the MAGTF’s ability to plan, coordinate, and execute combat operations through command and control, maneuver, sustainment, and extensive live-fire events inside one of the most realistic training environments in the world. These exercises ensure Marine units remain lethal, expeditionary, and ready for full-spectrum operations.
References (Readable URLs)
1st Marine Division
www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/
11th Marine Regiment
www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
www.29palms.marines.mil/
SLTE Program Overview
www.trngcmd.marines.mil/
U.S. Marine Corps
www.marines.mil/
Hashtags
#USMC #M777 #Artillery #3rdBattalion11thMarines #1stMarineDivision #SLTE #TwentyninePalms #MAGTF #LiveFire #MarineArtillery #MilitaryTraining
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A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Houston responds to a 40-foot Sea Ray vessel taking on water with seven people aboard near Galveston, Texas, on January 17, 2026. Courtesy video provided by U.S. Coast Guard Heartland.
The aircrew deployed a rescue swimmer and delivered an additional dewatering pump to stabilize the flooding vessel. After the situation was brought under control, Station Galveston escorted the boat safely back to port. This mission highlights the Coast Guard’s rapid-response capability, lifesaving expertise, and commitment to maritime safety along the Gulf Coast.
References (Readable URLs)
U.S. Coast Guard
www.uscg.mil/
Coast Guard Air Station Houston
www.dcms.uscg.mil/
U.S. Coast Guard Heartland
www.news.uscg.mil/
Station Galveston
www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/
MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter
www.uscg.mil/
Hashtags
#USCG #CoastGuardRescue #M H65Dolphin #SearchAndRescue #Galveston #AirStationHouston #RescueSwimmer #MaritimeSafety #GulfCoast #USCoastGuard #FirstResponder
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U.S. Airmen prepare A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" aircraft for takeoff in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on December 19, 2025. This courtesy footage provided by United States Air Forces Central highlights the critical maintenance and launch procedures that enable the A-10 to deliver unmatched close air support and persistent overwatch across the region.
Operation Hawkeye Strike demonstrates CENTCOM’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower, sustain kinetic-ready aircraft, and project force to deter adversaries and respond to emerging threats. The A-10’s durability, precision, and long loiter time make it a key platform in maintaining stability and supporting joint operations.
References (Readable URLs)
U.S. Air Forces Central
www.afcent.af.mil/
A-10 Thunderbolt II Fact Sheet
www.af.mil/
U.S. Central Command
www.centcom.mil/
Air Force Aircraft & Operations Info
www.af.mil/
Hashtags
#USAF #A10 #Warthog #CENTCOM #OperationHawkeyeStrike #A10Warthog #CloseAirSupport #AirPower #AFCENT #MilitaryAviation #AircraftMaintenance #CombatOps
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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft conduct takeoffs in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on December 19, 2025. This courtesy footage, provided by United States Air Forces Central, highlights rapid-response combat airpower as Strike Eagles posture to support regional security missions.
The F-15E delivers long-range, precision-strike capability, enabling CENTCOM forces to respond swiftly to emerging threats and maintain stability across the region. Operation Hawkeye Strike underscores the readiness, lethality, and deterrence provided by U.S. air assets operating forward in contested environments.
References (Readable URLs)
U.S. Air Forces Central
www.afcent.af.mil/
F-15E Strike Eagle Fact Sheet
www.af.mil/
U.S. Central Command
www.centcom.mil/
Air Force Global Strike & Airpower Info
www.af.mil/
Hashtags
#USAF #F15E #StrikeEagle #CENTCOM #OperationHawkeyeStrike #AirPower #CombatAviation #USAirForce #FighterJet #MilitaryAviation #AOR
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U.S. Army paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct static-line jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Ojojihara Training Area, Japan, on January 17, 2026. Filmed by Staff Sgt. Manuel Zamora, this multinational training event strengthens airborne interoperability among U.S., Japanese, and British forces.
This phase of the exercise emphasizes seamless air-to-ground transitions, including tactical reconnaissance, infiltration operations, and coordination between allied airborne units. The training validates the combined capability of the 11th Airborne Division, 1st Airborne Brigade, and British 16 Air Assault Brigade to operate as a unified force in support of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
References (Readable URLs)
36th Airlift Squadron
www.yokota.af.mil/
374th Airlift Wing
www.yokota.af.mil/
11th Airborne Division
www.army.mil/11thAirborne
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
www.mod.go.jp/
16 Air Assault Brigade (UK)
www.army.mod.uk/
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
www.pacom.mil/
Hashtags
#USAF #36AS #374AW #C130J #Airborne #Paratroopers #11thAirborne #1stAirborneBrigade #16AirAssaultBrigade #MultinationalTraining #IndoPacific #StaticLineJump #AlliedForces #MilitaryTraining
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Soldiers with Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, 194th Armored Brigade, conduct M1 Abrams gunnery training at Ware Range, Fort Benning, Georgia, on January 15, 2026. Filmed by Joy Edwards, this Enhanced Production Kit (EPK) highlights the precision, lethality, and crew proficiency required to operate the Army’s premier main battle tank.
Gunnery events such as this ensure armored crews maintain the tactical skillsets needed to execute direct-fire engagements, maneuver under battlefield conditions, and sustain readiness for large-scale combat operations. The 194th Armored Brigade plays a critical role in training and shaping the next generation of U.S. Army armor soldiers.
References (Readable URLs)
Fort Benning / Maneuver Center of Excellence
www.moore.army.mil/
194th Armored Brigade
www.moore.army.mil/
M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank
www.army.mil/
U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
www.tradoc.army.mil/
U.S. Army
www.army.mil/
Hashtags
#USArmy #M1Abrams #Armor #Gunnery #194thArmoredBrigade #FortBenning #EchoCompany #81stArmorRegiment #WareRange #TankTraining #ArmyReadiness #ArmoredWarfare
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U.S. Marines with the 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a Mission Master Silent Partner unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) aerial lift rehearsal using a CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on January 12, 2026. Filmed by Lance Cpl. Daniel Granados, this training event marks the first time a Mission Master UGV has been validated for aerial lift by a CH-53E on Okinawa.
This milestone expands the Marine Corps’ ability to rapidly move, deploy, and reposition unmanned systems throughout the First Island Chain, reinforcing the service’s modernization efforts and enhancing distributed maritime operations. Integrating UGV mobility with heavy-lift aviation support strengthens ex
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U.S. Soldiers with the 593rd Corps Sustainment Command (CSC) conduct transportation operations in support of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on January 7, 2026. Filmed by Spc. Sar Paw, this video highlights the coordination and logistical expertise required to move military equipment from the Installation Transportation Division (ITD) yard to the Port of Tacoma for vessel loading.
This operation supports the Korea Rotational Force, ensuring Stryker vehicles, containers, and essential equipment arrive safely and efficiently for forward deployment. After the convoy movement, longshore workers load the vehicles aboard the transport vessel, demonstrating the critical partnership between the U.S. Army, civilian transportation specialists, and commercial port authorities.
References (Readable URLs)
593rd Corps Sustainment Command
www.army.mil/
2nd Infantry Division
www.army.mil/2id
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord
Port of Tacoma
www.portoftacoma.com/
U.S. Army
www.army.mil/
Hashtags
#USArmy #593CSC #2SBCT #2ID #JBLM #StrykerBrigade #ArmyLogistics #StrategicMobility #PortOperations #KoreaRotationalForce #MilitaryTransport #ArmyReadiness
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