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Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Operations 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

April 29, 2018 | 2:45

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to conduct forward air controller (airborne) operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), April 29, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Victoria Decker)