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Marines

III MEF VIDEOS

III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

Aug. 22, 2014 | 2:05

Mortarmen Marines underwent a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training exercise at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. The objective behind the exercise was to locate a simulated downed pilot and return him safely to friendly lines. Available in high definition.

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Mortarmen Marines underwent a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training exercise at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. The objective behind the exercise was to locate a simulated downed pilot and return him safely to friendly lines. Available in high definition.

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