U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) load an MV-22 Osprey July 31, 2025, at Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. A sling load is a vital method for aerial transport, allowing helicopters to move large, heavy items in a variety of situations, often in environments where ground transport is difficult or impossible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2025 02:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9252107 |
| VIRIN: | 250731-F-YT894-1525 |
| Resolution: | 7961x5307 |
| Size: | 29.13 MB |
| Location: | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ |
| Web Views: | 18 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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