15th MEU ARFF Marines conduct a controlled burn during Northern Edge 2021

Credit: Sgt. Desiree D King | Date Taken: 05/05/2021
210505-M-JO645-1001 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 5, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with Marine Wing Support Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a controlled burn training event at Cold Bay, Alaska, May 5, 2021, 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 Sgt. Desiree King)