U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blue Walker, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires an M240D medium machine gun during a live-fire Close Air Support training mission in support of a Deployment for Training at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Feb. 4, 2026. CAS employment demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver timely, precise fires that enable the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to maneuver effectively across distributed and contested environments. The DFT enables Marines to enhance combat readiness through aviation movement rehearsals, training, and sustainment, ensuring forces remain prepared to deploy and operate in support of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)
| Date Taken: | 02.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.09.2026 13:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9513710 |
| VIRIN: | 260204-M-QY860-2490 |
| Resolution: | 6043x4029 |
| Size: | 4.35 MB |
| Location: | MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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