U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Sanchez Mendez, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives hand and arm signals while loading cargo onto a KC-130J during their deployment for training (DFT) at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, July 8, 2025. The DFT enhanced the squadron’s combat readiness by providing pilots and aircrew with essential unit-level training unavailable at their home station. Sanchez Mendez is from Houston, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)
Date Taken: | 07.08.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.10.2025 16:23 |
Photo ID: | 9171724 |
VIRIN: | 250708-M-KA851-8317 |
Resolution: | 6312x4208 |
Size: | 1.7 MB |
Location: | TACOMA, WASHINGTON, US |
Hometown: | HOUSTON, TEXAS, US |
Web Views: | 4 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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