U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshdany Pinon, a grenadier with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, radios in preflight checks as part of the small attack drone operators course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 23, 2026. Thetrains and certifies Marines to employ drones for identifying and destroying targets in combat as well as familiarizing them with the systems and skills needed to operate effectively. Pinon is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calah Thompson)
| Date Taken: | 01.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.25.2026 23:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9491235 |
| VIRIN: | 260124-M-DL962-6512 |
| Resolution: | 2987x4480 |
| Size: | 1.67 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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