U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, conducts a gear check in a F/A-18 D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 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: | 9520544 |
| VIRIN: | 260210-M-RH724-1036 |
| Resolution: | 5532x3690 |
| Size: | 2.88 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 67 |
| Downloads: | 9 |
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