U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. smith, right, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lt. Col. John J Kress, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing walk out on the flightline before an F/A-18 Hornet flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California Feb. 10, 2026. During Smith’s visit, he toured VMFA-323. The day culminated in F/A-18 Hornet flight, where VMFA-323 gave Smith a memorable example of their daily execution. (US Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Gabriel Tavarez)
| Date Taken: | 02.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.12.2026 20:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9520529 |
| VIRIN: | 260210-M-RH724-1030 |
| Resolution: | 6985x4659 |
| Size: | 6.42 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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