A Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches a RQ-20B Puma small unmanned aircraft system at an expeditionary advanced base on San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 10, 2024. The EAB was established for Marines to sense for nearby threats and build maritime domain awareness during the 15th MEU’s integrated training with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. Expeditionary advanced base operations are a form of expeditionary warfare that allows Marines to operate from austere locations ashore or inshore within potentially contested maritime areas in orde


A Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches a RQ-20B Puma small unmanned aircraft system at an expeditionary advanced base on San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 10, 2024. The EAB was established for Marines to sense for nearby threats and build maritime domain awareness during the 15th MEU’s integrated training with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. Expeditionary advanced base operations are a form of expeditionary warfare that allows Marines to operate from austere locations ashore or inshore within potentially contested maritime areas in order to enable fleet sustainment, conduct sea denial, or support sea control missions. ( Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)


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