A Unique Marine Task Force Works To Provide Security As Middle East Peace Crumbles (From Forbes)
The U.S. Marine Corps has proven once again that adaptability is one of its core competencies, with the successful deployment of a shore-based crisis response unit to the Persian Gulf region. Over a seven-month period, the specially-trained Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted air strikes against ISIS targets, reinforced embassies, trained local partners, rescued downed pilots, evacuated noncombatants, and performed a host of other missions in nearly a dozen countries — all without the use of amphibious warships. Its success was made possible by careful planning, constant training, high-quality leadership, and versatile technology (most notably the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor). What this innovative unit demonstrates is that the Marines have fashioned a fighting force uniquely responsive to the “new normal” in the Middle East. I have written a commentary for Forbes here.
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