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Video by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin
USS Somerset conducts air operations in support of Northern Edge 21
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
May 8, 2021 | 1:28
210508-M-JX780-2001 GULF OF ALASKA (May 8, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) conduct flight operations aboard USS Somerset in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)
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