U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Hood, left, and Sgt. Juan P. Afanador, both small unmanned aircraft systems operators with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, disengage the wings on a VXE-30 Stalker unmanned aerial system during a live-fire training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Feb. 1, 2026. The training exercise at PTA refined weapon system and tactical proficiency, strengthening overall combat readiness and preparing 3rd LCT for future operational requirements. Hood is a native of Indiana and Afanador is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.02.2026 19:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9504121 |
| VIRIN: | 260201-M-KJ570-1116 |
| Resolution: | 5236x3492 |
| Size: | 6.52 MB |
| Location: | POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII, US |
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