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    Steel Knight 25: Aces conduct forward refueling [Image 5 of 11]

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    Steel Knight 25: Aces conduct forward refueling

    SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    12.10.2025

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands at a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, Dec. 10, 2025. A FARP delivers refueling and rearming for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, extending the reach of air operations in forward environments while showcasing 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain distributed aviation missions through expeditionary refueling, ordnance support, and resilient communications architecture. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

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    Date Taken: 12.10.2025
    Date Posted: 12.11.2025 14:04
    Photo ID: 9436374
    VIRIN: 251210-M-YL719-1200
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 7.05 MB
    Location: SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, US

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