U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Straub, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter 369, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a GAU-21 out of a UH-1Y Venom during Nansei Sword 26 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. Nansei Sword 26 is designed to provide realistic training that increases the combat readiness of MAG-36 through exercising communication setup and utilization and providing logistical support throughout dispersed locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)
| Date Taken: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2026 23:27 |
| Photo ID: | 9507537 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-M-SM417-1226 |
| Resolution: | 8131x5423 |
| Size: | 8.8 MB |
| Location: | IE SHIMA TRAINING FACILITY, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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