A U.S. Marine Corps inert MK-82 training bomb assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 502, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged during combined bilateral training with the United Kingdom Royal Air Force and Royal Navy at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 17, 2026. The training focused on cross-platform interoperability, allowing Marine Corps aviation ordnance technicians to familiarize themselves with U.S. ally weapon systems and loading procedures. The event strengthened the integrated defense capabilities between Marines and the U.K. service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2026 13:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9574052 |
| VIRIN: | 260317-M-QY860-1115 |
| Resolution: | 6496x4331 |
| Size: | 4.28 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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