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July 22-23, 2023

U.S. SOCOM Para-commandos

U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos

Ace Maker T-33

Ace Maker T-33

AH-64 Apache

AH-64 Apache

F-16 PACAF Viper Demo team

F-16 PACAF Viper Demo team

18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon

18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon

KC-135 Stratotanker

KC-135 Stratotanker

F-35A Lightning II

F-35A Lightning II

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system training range (B-Roll)
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan
April 16, 2024 | 5:05
U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion conduct a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

This B-Roll package contains the following:
U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion using M240B machine guns to engage drone targets,
U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion preparing 7.62 mm ammunition for M240B machine guns,
U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion conducting simulated patrols,
U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion running to a bunker,
U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion engaging drone targets with small arms and M240B machine guns,
U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion running through smoke during a training range. More

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Interview: U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. John Osment speaks on the training 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted to refine and validate counter-unmanned aircraft systems tactics
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Interview: U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. John Osment speaks on the training 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted to refine and validate counter-unmanned aircraft systems tactics
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system training range (B-Roll)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system training range (B-Roll)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system training range (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system training range (B-Roll)
2nd LAAD Tests Laser Weapon
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2nd LAAD Tests Laser Weapon
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  1. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public!
  2. We are happy to announce a traditional airshow will be happening! More details to come!
  3. Ear protection is highly encouraged, especially for children.
  4. We will have food vendors!
  5. Don't forget to hydrate and bring sunscreen!

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Aerial Acts and Static Displays

For any performers interested in participating in Arctic Lightning Airshow as an aerial act or static display, please contact us at 354fw.pa.publicaffairs@us.af.mil.

***The 2023 Arctic Lightning Airshow is an Air Force Open House being conducted in accordance with AFMAN 10-1004. Reference to any non-federal entity is not intended as a Federal endorsement.***