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    FINEX-3 [Image 479 of 750]

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    A large military heavy-lift helicopter, marked with the number '45' and the word 'CONDORS', is captured in flight over an arid desert landscape with rugged mountain ridgelines in the background. The helicopter is equipped with an aerial refueling probe extending from its nose, with a drogue basket visible at the end of a refueling hose, indicating an in-flight refueling operation. The terrain and aircraft markings are consistent with U.S. Marine Corps operations, likely in a southwestern U.S. desert training environment.

    YUMA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    10.22.2016

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Huff 

    U.S. Navy           

    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to latch onto a refueling pod during FINEX-3 near Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2016. FINEX-3 was the final evolution of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-17, a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Huff)

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2016
    Date Posted: 10.26.2016 00:50
    Photo ID: 2944695
    VIRIN: 161022-M-MR863-0024
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 3.46 MB
    Location: YUMA, ARIZONA, US

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