I have been away for a couple of weeks so haven't been on here much at all so thought that as I can't find daily photos thread for today I thought I would get one started even though its a bit late in the day 
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) watch as an MH-60S Sea Hawk approaches the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is currently participating in Exercise Koolendong with the embarked 31st MEU.
A sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 fast-ropes from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a training exercise.
A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 fast-ropes from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a training exercise.
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast-rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a training exercise.
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast-rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a training exercise.
A helicopter performs during the 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition on September 1 2013 in Tianjin China. The 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition will be held from September 5 to 8.
Two helicopters perform during the 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition on September 1 2013 in Tianjin China. The 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition will be held from September 5 to 8.
Helicopters prepare to perform during the 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition on September 1 2013 in Tianjin China. The 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition will be held from September 5 to 8.
Helicopters prepare to perform during the 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition on September 1 2013 in Tianjin China. The 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition will be held from September 5 to 8.
A helicopter performs during the 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition on September 1 2013 in Tianjin China. The 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition will be held from September 5 to 8.
Two helicopters perform during the 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition on September 1 2013 in Tianjin China. The 2nd China Helicopter Exhibition will be held from September 5 to 8.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force put on camouflage fatigues while waiting for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of The Royal Malaysian Armed Force Military Band rest while waiting for the parade to start during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force wait for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Armed Forces march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Armed Forces march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
A vehicle of Malaysian Armed Forces artillery squad joins the march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force wait for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of The Royal Malaysia Police march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
A member of Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council Horse Unit waits for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Members of The Royal Malaysia Police march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.
Under cover of darkness the first landing craft stealthily departed HMS Bulwark marking the start of exercise Albanian Lion.
Over the course of four days hundreds of Royal Marines supported by Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels as well as elements of the Army will enter a fictional nation and attempt to defeat an insurgent group and restore stability.
Iamges by L(Phot) Arron Hoare
The Merlin helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron prepares to take off. Over the course of four days hundreds of Royal Marines supported by Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels as well as elements of the Army will enter a fictional nation and attempt to defeat an insurgent group and restore stability.
Over the course of four days hundreds of Royal Marines supported by Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels as well as elements of the Army will enter a fictional nation and attempt to defeat an insurgent group and restore stability.
In reality Albanian Lion is the first in a series of exercises making up Cougar 13 the Royal Navy�s annual deployment of its high readiness Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
Taking part in the first wave of the Albanian Lion assault are more than 300 Royal Marine Commandos.
Taking part in the first wave of the Albanian Lion assault are more than 300 Royal Marine Commandos.
Taking part in the first wave of the Albanian Lion assault are more than 300 Royal Marine Commandos.
The Operations room on HMS Bulwark.
Under cover of darkness the first landing craft stealthily departed HMS Bulwark marking the start of exercise Albanian Lion.
Three Venom helicopters and four MV-22 Osprey aircraft are operating from an expeditionary airfield 300 miles inland supporting the battalion-sized element conducting the exercise. Koolendong demonstrates the operational reach of the 31st MEU and why it is the force of choice for the Asia-Pacific region. Also participating in the exercise is the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and soldiers of the 5th Royal Australian Army. The 31st MEU brings what it needs to sustain itself to accomplish the mission or to pave the way for follow-on forces. The size and composition of the 31st MEU makes it well suited for amphibious operations which includes raids assaults evacuations and humanitarian assistance operations.
Sergeant Brian D. Richardson a 29-year-old crew chief for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Leesburg Fla. watches his aircraft’s “playmate” the nickname for the second aircraft in a section also a UH-1Y Venom helicopter prepare to take off from a landing zone as part of Exercise Koolendong 13 here Sept. 2.
Sergeant Brian D. Richardson a 29-year-old crew chief for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Leesburg Fla. fires a 7.62mm GAU-17/A weapon system at enemy targets from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during live-fire training as part of Exercise Koolendong 13 here Sept. 2.
Lance Cpl. Jon D. Romero a 27-year-old crew chief for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Westbury N.Y. fires a .50 caliber GAU-21 machine gun from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during live-fire training as part of Exercise Koolendong 13 here Sept. 2
Sergeant Brian D. Richardson a 29-year-old crew chief for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Leesburg Fla. searches for targets aboard a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during live-fire training as part of Exercise Koolendong 13 here Sept. 2.
Lance Cpl. Jon D. Romero a 27-year-old crew chief for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Westbury N.Y. adjusts a .50 caliber GAU-21 machine gun aboard a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during live-fire training as part of Exercise Koolendong 13 here Sept. 2.
U.S. Marine David Herwing Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 265 assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) observes the horizon during Aerial Assault Training for Exercise Koolendong 13 Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia Sept. 2 2013.
U.S. Marine SSgt Michael Marcac Aerial Observer with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 265 assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fires a M240D Machine Gun during Aerial Assault Training for Exercise Koolendong 13 Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia Sept. 2 2013
U.S. Marine David Herwing Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 265 assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fires a GAU17-Weapon System during Aerial Assault Training for Exercise Koolendong 13 Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia Sept. 2 2013.
A UH1Y Venom Helicopter with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 265 assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lifts off during Aerial Assault Training for Exercise Koolendong 13 Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia Sept. 2 2013.
U.S. Marine David Herwing Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 265 assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) observes the horizon during Aerial Assault Training for Exercise Koolendong 13 Bradshaw Field Training Area Northern Territory Australia Sept. 2 2013.
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462) supporting Golf Company 2nd Battalion 8th Marines (2/8) Afghan Territorial Force 444 (ATF-444) and British Soldiers in Helmand province Afghanistan Aug. 31 2013. HMH-462 was responsible fpr transporting 2/8 ATF-444 and the British Soldiers during a joint interdiction operation.
Thanks for sharing the exelentes pix
Taiwan Air Force IDF fighter jet of the 443rd Tactical Fighter Wing taxi at a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognized as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF Fighter Jets fly over the drill area during a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognised as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF fighter jet of the 443rd Tactical Fighter Wing taxi at a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognized as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF fighter jet of the 443rd Tactical Fighter Wing taxi at a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognized as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF fighter jet of the 443rd Tactical Fighter Wing taxi at a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognized as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF fighter jet of the 443rd Tactical Fighter Wing taxi at a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognized as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF fighter jet of the 443rd Tactical Fighter Wing taxi at a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognized as this year's model unit.
Taiwan Air Force IDF Fighter Jets fly over the drill area during a military drill in Tainan Air Force Base on August 27 2013 in Tainan Taiwan. This unit was recognised as this year's model unit.
Great photos vor33! and I-POWER...
BUSAN Republic of Korea (Aug. 30 2013) Ship's Serviceman Seaman William Wilsontriana left and Logistics Specialist Seaman Nicholas Lange shift to underway colors as the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Busan. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timmy Wakefield/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 is directed to the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)
CORAL SEA (Aug. 30 2013) - Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 place recovered ordnance from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park area at the disposal site near Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Australia. Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently conducting routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/RELEASED)
NORFOLK (Aug. 26 2013) Yeoman 2nd Class Franchesca Thomas assigned to Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic drops her vote into the ballot box during a Women's Equality Day event on the quarterdeck of Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic. Aug. 26 was designated as Women's Equality Day in 1971 to honor and commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chad A. Bascom/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Elizabeth Collins from El Paso Texas performs maintenance on an M197 gun system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 25 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kenneth Marsh fires a line across to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) from the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29 2013) An explosive ordnance disposalman (EOD) assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 is hoisted into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during a casting and recovery exercise. EODMU-11 and HSC-6 are deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class April Richardson from Fort Worth Texas assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 cleans corrosion off an ejection seat in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released)
ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Alexander Watkins from West Jordan Utah a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 prepares to lower a rescue hoist into the water during a casting and recovery exercise. HSC-6 is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28 2013) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Heather Lawson left from Enid Okla. and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Cassandra Wood from Clarksville Tenn. perform maintenance on a liquid coolant filtration unit aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Stephens/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 22 2013) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Stephen J. Lippold right and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Benjamin R. Smith discharge water during a damage control team exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 28 2013) Avation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jose Herring right assists Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Bruce Manley install a safety wire on an air turbine starter drive speed increaser in the jet shop aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The aircraft carrier is underway for the first time in four years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric M. Norcross/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28 2013) Cmdr. Robert Loughran commanding officer of the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 is directed to the catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Loughran completed his 1000th carrier arrested landing aboard Nimitz. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Mayes/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Lindsay Copeland from Oakmont Pa. assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 inspects an M61A2 20mm machine gun in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)
Excellent pictures Big Daddy!!!!!!!
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