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U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron (VMM-265) conduct flight operations off of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) in support of Exercise Ssang Yong 2014. All footage was captured from March 26 to April 4, 2014. Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific.(Marine Corps Motion Imagery Provided by Lance Cpl. Alexander N. Pool Combat Camera/ Released)

Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, got their boots wet during a day of Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer here, June 12. The training is designed to teach the Marines how to escape a downed helicopter in the water. The first portion of the training was to familiarize the Marines with Intermediate Passenger Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Devices and proper "ditching" techniques before entering the "helo dunker" MAET, where the Marines put their newly learned skills to the test during a helicopter crash scenario. Soundbites include Lance Cpl. William T. Oliver - cyber network operator, CLB-31, 31st MEU (Hometown: Falmouth, MA). Suggested Lead: A day at the pool means something completely different for the Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, who recently trained to escape a downed aircraft underwater. Sergeant Jonathan Wright submerges us in the training. Suggested Tag: The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps force in readiness in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Sgt. Jonathan Wright. Also available in High Definition.

Including nearly every element of Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a coordinated raid on various locations on and around Camp Hansen. Originating from two ships under Amphibious Squadron 11, the companies landed in combat rubber raiding craft and helicopters to assault their objectives. Soundbite from Capt. George Stegmiller. Also available in high definition

Inserting via CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), the Mairnes of Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a raid on a notional town. The Marines skillfully and quickly swept through the town, clearing improvised explosive devices and capturing a high-value individual. Soundbite includes LCpl. Richard Good - Rifleman with 2nd Plt., Co. G. (Hometown: Houston, TX.) Produced by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Also available in High Definition. Suggested Lead: Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Raided an enemy held town during a helicopter radi, Aug. 9. Cpl. Jonathan Wright tells us how Company G. recaptured the city and eliminated the enemy. Suggested Tag: The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps' force in readiness in the Asia Pacific region.