DEFENDER 25 Outreach tour

 

 

DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners

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Video by Cpl. Caleb Stelter
VMM-261 conducts training in the desert
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Feb. 15, 2023 | 4:22
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 conduct training near Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 2-23. SLTE 2-23 is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

This B-Roll package contains the following:
An MV-22B Osprey flying in the desert,
U.S. Marines conducting casualty-evacuation training,
U.S. Marines moving cargo on to and off of an MV-22B Osprey,
An MV-22B Osprey carrying cargo.
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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 participate in cold-weather training alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force
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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 prepare for a cold weather training exercise
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VMGR-252 Change of command ceremony
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MV-22B crew chiefs qualify for fiscal year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus program
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2nd MAW commanding general speaks about his command philosophy
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Leading means giving back: MV-22B Osprey crew chief Gunnery Sgt. Chad Tompkins speaks on the importance of good leaders
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U.S. Marines with MASS-1 conduct Distributed Air Support Control training
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U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW complete final mile of the 249 mile birthday relay run (B-Roll)
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"Your mission isn't over"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign
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U.S. Marine from Milwaukee flies in an AV-8B Harrier II jet as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marine from Milwaukee flies in an AV-8B Harrier II jet as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
U.S. Marines with HMH-461 and 2nd DSB conduct a heavy external lift with a CH-53K King Stallion (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marines with HMH-461 and 2nd DSB conduct a heavy external lift with a CH-53K King Stallion (B-Roll)
U.S. Marines with VMUT-2 operate an RQ-2O Puma unmanned aerial vehicle during Operation Potomac Enforcer (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marines with VMUT-2 operate an RQ-2O Puma unmanned aerial vehicle during Operation Potomac Enforcer (B-Roll)
Distributed Aviation Operations
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Distributed Aviation Operations
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade (B-Roll)
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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade (B-Roll)
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 lands MV-22B Ospreys aboard the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 lands MV-22B Ospreys aboard the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales
Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors operate a forward refueling point
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Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors operate a forward refueling point
Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct airfield damage repair
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Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct airfield damage repair
Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 conducts field carrier-landing practice
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Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 conducts field carrier-landing practice
Marine Aircraft Group 26 change of command ceremony (B-Roll)
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Marine Aircraft Group 26 change of command ceremony (B-Roll)
"Stay Marine" – a message to enlisted Marines
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"Stay Marine" – a message to enlisted Marines
Airfield damage and recovery during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23 (B-Roll)
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Airfield damage and recovery during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23 (B-Roll)
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in a jet as an incentive for reenlisting
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in a jet as an incentive for reenlisting
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in jet as an incentive for reenlisting
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in jet as an incentive for reenlisting
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting
2nd MAW ALIMS Specialist discusses why Marines should reenlist
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2nd MAW ALIMS Specialist discusses why Marines should reenlist
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