A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter
A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Air Wing, prepares to land aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Dawn Blitz, October ... More
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) directs a landing craft, air cushion while conducting an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. Exercises such as Dawn Blitz 2017... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing, prepare a CH-53 Super Stallion before flight operations aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise ... More
U.S. Marine Col. Peter McCormick, left, commander of
U.S. Marine Col. Peter McCormick, left, commander of troops aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2017, speaks about amphibious capabilities to Lt. Col. Ken Tsuneda, right, a Japanese officer wit... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade off load from Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz 2017 provides a robust traini... More
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) directs a landing craft, air cushioned while conducting an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. Exercises such as Dawn Blitz 20... More
A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter
A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Air Wing, lands aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Dawn Blitz, October 20, 2017. E... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo, a military information
U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo, a military information support operations Marine, with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade is escorted onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in order to conduct a leafle... More
Japanese Maj. Kentaro Sato, an officer with the Japan
Japanese Maj. Kentaro Sato, an officer with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, observes displays in the pilot house aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 2017. Dawn Blitz particip... More
As Landing Craft, Air Cushion 74 approaches the USS
As Landing Craft, Air Cushion 74 approaches the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) well deck, Marines and Sailors aboard the vessel prepare equipment for embarkation as part of expeditionary advanced base operations during... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade drive amphibious assult vehicles during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increas... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force dismount an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Dawn Blitz, on San Clemente Island, California, Oct. 22, 2017. Dawn Blitz participants and observers, from Ja... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Faleide,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Faleide, a boatswain mate assigned to the USS Essex (LHD 2), describes characteristics of the ship’s anchor to foreign observers participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz, O... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit 5 approaches the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) in preparation for an in-stream onload Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibio... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, dismount an MV-22B Osprey during Exerc... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, waits for an F-35B Lightning II to get into t... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) work together to load a water bull onto a landing craft, air cushion, in preparation for expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Dawn Bl... More
Japanese soldiers observe as the Japanese soliders
Japanese soldiers observe as the Japanese soliders with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill at Red Beach during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct 27, 201... More
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23) boatswain, observes well deck operations as a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, adjust their gear after dismounting an... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals for an F-35B Lightning II to prepare ... More
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31, departs from
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31, departs from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) well deck into the Pacific Ocean as part of expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 2017. Daw... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade drive amphibious assult vehicles during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz 2017 provides a robust training environment ... More
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, a boatswain
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, a boatswain aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), observes well deck operations as a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts an in-stream ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a bag of leaflets for dissemination onto a target... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals for an F-35B Lightning II to launch f... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepare for surface movement on a landing craft, air cushion as part of expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick A. Urbie, Deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick A. Urbie, Deputy Commanding General of Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command, speaks to foreign observers during Dawn Blitz 2017. Dawn Blitz 2017 is an opportunity for U... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, drops leaflets from an MV-22B Osprey onto a targeted area ... More
U.S. Navy Master Chief Ryan Curylo, a quartermaster
U.S. Navy Master Chief Ryan Curylo, a quartermaster assigned to the USS Essex (LHD 2), speaks about amphibious capabilities to a group of foreign observers participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 2017. D... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 75 sails towards shore
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 75 sails towards shore during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz 2017 provides a robust training environment where forces plan and execute am... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) underway while aboard ... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious assult drill as a part of Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperabil... More
A Japanese soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
A Japanese soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force lifts up a Mock anti-tank weapon during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious assult drill as a part of Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperabil... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious assult drill as a part of Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperabil... More
A Japense Solider talk over the raido durign an amphibious
A Japense Solider talk over the raido durign an amphibious assault drill as a part of Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct 17, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase inter... More
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23) boatswain, observes well deck operations as a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
A U.S. Marine with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
A U.S. Marine with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade drives an amphibious assult vehicle during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to inc... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit 5 approaches the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) in preparation for an in-stream onload Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibio... More