Capt. Michael Gucwa an, AV-8B Harrier pilot with VMA-311, explains the training and importance of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9, 2017. During the flight Harrier pilots fired the (APKWS), a laser-guided rocket, for the first time in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. VMA-311 is the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s fixed-wing attack asset and are combined with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), to make up the 31st MEU’s Aviation Combat Element. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvsgdiFmCZo

SPMAGTF CR-CC 17.2 Service members with Combat Logistics Detachment 1 conducted a casualty evacuation exercise to stay proficient in the triage, care and transportation of patients until they reach a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Conner Robbins) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bo_60e9t0s

On March 26, 1945, Marines secured the island of Iwo Jima after 36 days of combat. The battle may be over, but the memories live on through these Marines. Semper Fidelis. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUrePwJmsCc

Get an exclusive look at how Marines are trained to protect 175 embassies and consulates around the globe. The mission of Marine Security Guards is to provide protection to mission personnel and prevent compromise of national security information and equipment at designated diplomatic and consular facilities. Marine Security Guards will be prepared to execute plans for the protection of the mission and its personnel as directed by the Chief of Mission (COM) or Principal Officer (PO) through the Regional Security Officer. Congress expects the Marine Corps to be more forward deployed and to demonstrate that it's a crisis-reaction force. Marine Security Guards do just that. "In the wake of Benghazi, I think there's an expectation that Marines and sailors will be there and respond within hours to a threat against our diplomatic corps, U.S. citizens or interests abroad." — CMC Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. at the Senate Armed Services Committe Testimony | January 28, 2015 Full Testimony: http://ow.ly/IexRj Commandant's Planning Guidance: http://go.usa.gov/Stpk MSG Website: http://www.mcesg.marines.mil/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKpHMlfeOSU