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    11th MEU Marines conduct Vertical Assault Raid Course [Image 16 of 20]

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    11th MEU Marines conduct Vertical Assault Raid Course

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.24.2025

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands during Vertical Assault Raid Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 24, 2025. VARC is a week-long training event that refines tactics, techniques and procedures for the conduct of helicopter-borne raids, enhancing the amphibious force’s ability to support expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) (This photo was created in color and reduced in saturation.)

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    Date Taken: 09.24.2025
    Date Posted: 10.03.2025 12:25
    Photo ID: 9348748
    VIRIN: 250924-M-CK747-1106
    Resolution: 6028x4019
    Size: 1.72 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US

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