U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Sanchez Mendez, left, and Cpl. Anthony G. Tavolacci, loadmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, secure a parachute before an aerial delivery 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 and Tavolacci is from Lake St. Louis, Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)
Date Taken: | 07.08.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.15.2025 02:41 |
Photo ID: | 9171727 |
VIRIN: | 250708-M-KA851-8382 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 1.78 MB |
Location: | TACOMA, WASHINGTON, US |
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