U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Santiago, a helicopter crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Air Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to commence flight operations aboard a UH-1Y Venom at Camp Pendleton, California, May 7, 2026. Crew Chiefs ensure mission success by maintaining aircraft combat readiness and providing lethal aerial gunnery and situational awareness from the cabin door. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Gilliland)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.15.2026 15:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9686916 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-M-CH293-2070 |
| Resolution: | 8000x12000 |
| Size: | 13.49 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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