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Aug- 2023 -

11 August

Air

(l-r) No.35 Squadron loadmasters Warrant Officer Shaunn Segon and Corporal Mackenzie Golightly prepare to perform an airdrop over Mt. Bundy Range in the Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** On 22 July 23, No. 35 Squadron (35SQN) completed interoperability training with Marine Rotational Force Darwin, conducting two airdrop flights over Mount Bundy Training Area in the Northern Territory. The C-27J Spartan dropped four Light Equipment and three Container Delivery System loads each flight. The United States Marine Corps personnel conducted the Drop Zone survey, constructed the airdrop loads, and performed drop zone safety officer duties on the ground, enabling the airdrop to occur. This training achieved further synergy between Australia and partner nations, strengthening our important partnership with the United States. 35SQN is located at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, with a C-27J is currently based in Darwin for Exercise Talisman Sabre until early August.

Australia, US Conduct Airdrop Training in Northern Territory

Royal Australian Air Force, US Marine Corps have conducted airdrop training in the Northern Territory to enhance joint logistics operations.

7 August

Middle East

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2 August

Americas

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A recent survey has found that public confidence in the US military has reached its lowest point in more than two decades.

Jul- 2023 -

26 July

Americas

US Marine Corps Long Range Fires Launcher

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24 July

Americas

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US Marines Test-Fire Ground-Launched Ship-Killing Missile

The US Marine Corps live-tested a Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System last month.

21 July

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Americas

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Americas

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4 July

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