U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angelo Pickett, left, from Virginia, CH-53K King Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his father, Maj. Steven Pickett, right, from Virginia, an infantry officer with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, after receiving his wings during the first CH-53K crew chief class graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 26, 2026. HMHT-302 graduated its first class of students to become crew chiefs for CH-53K helicopters, representing an important milestone for the Marine Corps’ CH-53K community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)
| Date Taken: | 03.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.27.2026 12:50 |
| Photo ID: | 9587135 |
| VIRIN: | 260326-M-YV358-1025 |
| Resolution: | 4480x6720 |
| Size: | 11.52 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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