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    HMH-463 Lifts a Battalion Out of Combat Evaluation on Oahu [Image 17 of 38]

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    The image shows a group of military personnel, identifiable as U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms, disembarking from what appears to be a military helicopter. The soldiers are fully equipped with tactical gear including large rucksacks, helmets with night-vision goggle mounts, and assault rifles. The scene suggests a training exercise or operational deployment.

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    04.29.2016

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment disembark from a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 at Landing Zone Boondocker, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, April 29 2016. The Marines returned back to MCBH after a week long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt Ezekiel R. Kitandwe)

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    Date Taken: 04.29.2016
    Date Posted: 05.03.2016 15:09
    Photo ID: 2566537
    VIRIN: 160429-M-RO295-178
    Resolution: 4891x3148
    Size: 2.16 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US
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