A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 'Flying Tigers' of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 reinforced, approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the East China Sea October 21, 2018. The Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker) www.dvidshub.net
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a Finnish air force F/A-18 Hornet fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during training off the coast of Finland, Oct 19, 2018. The Raptors deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and arrived in Europe Oct. 5. The F-22s trained with different NATO allies and partners to deter potential threats and increase regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano) www.dvidshub.net
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mellon (WHEC 717), 378-foot High Endurance Cutter, is moored in the early morning fog at Coast Guard Base Seattle, October 17, 2018. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer David Mosley) www.dvidshub.net
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German soldiers from 2 Company Multinational Engineer Battalion of NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, man an M3 Amphibious Rig while conducting river crossing training duting exercise Trident Juncture at Camp Røedsmoen in Rena, Norway on October 23, 2018.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt Marc-André Gaudreault)
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attack jet flies alongside a KC-130J tanker aircraft attached to a refueling drogue during an aerial refueling mission above the East China Sea, Oct. 23, 2018. The F-35B belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) and the KC-130J belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152). VMFA-121, part of the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is the Marine Corps’ only forward-deployed F-35B squadron – as part of the 31st MEU, the squadron provides fixed-wing attack capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region during Marine Corps and U.S. Navy amphibious operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. T. T. Parish) www.dvidshub.net
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