U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Gregory, right, and Lance Cpl. Parker Rodman, both low-altitude air defense gunners with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a simulated FIM-92 Stinger during a low-altitude air defense training in the Philippine Sea, June 7, 2025. Marines increase their lethality and readiness by regularly testing and improving their proficiency with their weapon systems. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Gregory is a native of Texas. Rodman is a native of California (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)
Date Taken: | 08.06.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.08.2025 20:42 |
Photo ID: | 9245293 |
VIRIN: | 250807-M-BN482-1136 |
Resolution: | 3840x2160 |
Size: | 2.42 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 74 |
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