Happy 4th of July from the DoD!
🇺🇸 Today, we honor the spirit of freedom and the brave men and women who defend it.
Enjoy a safe and joyous
#IndependenceDay
!
#Marines
with
@the24meu
conduct preflight procedures on an MV-22B Osprey during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in Sweden, June 12.
BALTOPS provides an opportunity to strengthen combined responses critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.
#USMC
Today we take a moment to remember our fallen service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You remain forever our heroes and in our hearts. Thank you.
The Marines Have Landed
#Marines
with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York and Sailors from USS Bataan arrive in Manhattan.
#FWNY24
WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC), Arriving
The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit team completed Composite Training Unit Exercise, May 12, 2024. Upon completion of COMPTUEX, the 24th MEU was designated as Special Operations Capable (SOC).
@USMC
@USNavy
It was an honor to administer the oath of enlistment to future Sailors and Marines aboard
@LHD5
. Our Sailors and Marines are the reason we have the strongest
@USNavy
and
@USMC
in the world!
#FleetWeekMiami
The mighty amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) has arrived for
#FleetWeekMiami
! 🥳
Fleet Week is a tremendous opportunity for the U.S. sea services to show the people of South Florida the character of our uniformed men and women and the capabilities of our ships.
F/A-18 Super Hornets are marking the arrival of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan as part of
#FleetWeekMiami
! ⚓️🌴
These aircraft can conduct air superiority, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strikes. 💪
#Marines
with
@2nd_MAW
load ordnance onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
Marines conducted the loading exercise to maintain a high operational capability in the Indo-Pacific region.