U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, take flight in a CH-53E Super Stallion as a part of deck landing qualifications aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as a part of deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 27, 2026. QUART enhances the warfighting proficiency of the Navy-Marine Corps team. This routine training forges a more integrated and lethal force, ensuring our Marines and Sailors are prepared to respond to crisis and win in conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni)
| Date Taken: | 01.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.29.2026 03:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9497861 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-M-EF648-1433 |
| Resolution: | 5828x3887 |
| Size: | 1.56 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 23 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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