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Jan 8, 2025 From left to right, Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit; Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU; and Maj. George Lynn, the assistant operations officer assigned to the 15th MEU, pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones, Davies, and Lynn served as foreign exchange officers with the 15th MEU through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program, and recently completed a deployment with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Agostini
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (January 26, 2025 ): Three soldiers from the Australian Defense Force recently served in the most unique positions of their careers as key members of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, Maj. George Lynn, and Maj. Rhys “Casper” Davies had the rare opportunity to deploy with “America’s Vanguard Force” to the Indo-Pacific region – all thanks to the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program (PEP).
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, (Dec 20, 2024): A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron inspects a magnetic particle machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NDI specialists use several methods including applying fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic gel and utilizing X-rays to locate defects in equipment.
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Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry
PHILIPPINE SEA (December 4, 2024) Sparks fly through the air as Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Zane Ferguson from Milan, Ohio, completes routine repairs amidships of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 4. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Hetlage
RAAF BASE AMBERLEY, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, (Sep 9, 2014): A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducts a touch and go maneuver after a Bomber Task Force mission at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia. Bomber missions enhance readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific.
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Photo by U.S. Air National Guard, Master Sgt. John Hillier
KNOB NOSTER, MISSOURI, (Feb 1, 2024)
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Group marshals a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber on the flight line at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri Feb. 1, 2024, Missouri Air National Guard Airmen work side-by-side with their regular Air Force counterparts to ensure B-2s are ready to fly at a moment’s notice when called upon.
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