PACIFIC OCEAN -- Lance Cpl. Martin Novotny, an unmanned aircraft system maintainer, conducts post flight checks on an RQ-21A Blackjack following a launch and recovery from the flight deck of USS San Diego (LPD-22), May 2, 2017. The Marines refined their launch and recovery procedures of the RQ-21A Blackjack during COMPTUEX in order to provide reconnaissance for the planning and execution of future missions. Through a high degree of unit training, the 15th MEU forms a flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of mobilizing personnel and equipment to any corner of the globe. The Ma

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PACIFIC OCEAN -- Lance Cpl. Martin Novotny, an unmanned aircraft system maintainer, conducts post flight checks on an RQ-21A Blackjack following a launch and recovery from the flight deck of USS San Diego (LPD-22), May 2, 2017. The Marines refined their launch and recovery procedures of the RQ-21A Blackjack during COMPTUEX in order to provide reconnaissance for the planning and execution of future missions. Through a high degree of unit training, the 15th MEU forms a flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of mobilizing personnel and equipment to any corner of the globe. The Marine is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (REIN) attached to the 15th MEU.

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