Joint Precision Airdrop Systems are staged behind a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, before a parachute operation during a deployment for training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 8, 2026. The DFT enables Marines to enhance combat readiness through aviation movement rehearsals, training, and sustainment, ensuring forces remain prepared to deploy and operate in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nikolas Mascroft)
| Date Taken: | 06.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.11.2026 20:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9744605 |
| VIRIN: | 260608-M-QY860-1046 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 5.47 MB |
| Location: | NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 16 |
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