U.S. Marines in Spain conducted no-notice training exercise to Italy

Approximately 60 U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa were transported to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy during a no-notice quick response training exercise from Mar. 13-14.

Alert Force Drill
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

Utilizing two MV-22 Osprey aircraft and a KC-130J aerial tanker, the purpose of the exercise is to test the unit’s, based in Spain, ability to respond during a crisis.

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