U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle N. Rosenberger, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts preflight checks during a deployment readiness air confidence operation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 23, 2026. DRACOs enable Marines to enhance combat readiness through aviation movement rehearsals, ensuring forces remain prepared to deploy and operate in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kristin Louise Long)
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.30.2026 16:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9590195 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-M-BU013-1249 |
| Resolution: | 5239x7855 |
| Size: | 4.25 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 32 |
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