U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mackenzie White, the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a flight during the MEU’s certification exercise (CERTEX) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in any clime or place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)
| Date Taken: | 02.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 13:27 |
| Photo ID: | 9528657 |
| VIRIN: | 260212-M-DQ015-1152 |
| Resolution: | 4843x3229 |
| Size: | 3.55 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 32 |
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