U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, disembark an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of a deployment readiness air confidence operation conducted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 24, 2026. DRACOs enable Marines to enhance combat readiness through aviation movement rehearsals, training, and sustainment, 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: | 03.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.30.2026 16:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9590238 |
| VIRIN: | 260324-M-BU013-1090 |
| Resolution: | 6436x3832 |
| Size: | 4.8 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 59 |
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