U.S. Marines with the Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), guide a Marine KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, while conducting landing operations, at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10, 2026. This is the first time a KC-130J Super Hercules has landed on Landing Zone Collazo, marking an advancement in theater-level strategic assets. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.22.2026 20:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9488611 |
| VIRIN: | 260110-M-QX760-1398 |
| Resolution: | 6754x4505 |
| Size: | 9.24 MB |
| Location: | CAMP SANTIAGO, PR |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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