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    FLEETEX 250 | Spanish marines conduct aerial insert [Image 3 of 5]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to VMM-261 is hovering low over a grassy field during what appears to be a training exercise. Several Marines in full combat gear, including body armor, helmets, and rifles, are positioned in the grass in a security perimeter beneath and around the aircraft. The warm golden light suggests early morning or late afternoon conditions, and a second aircraft is partially visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    06.26.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing takes flight during a Spanish marine aerial insertion and reconnaissance as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 26, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2026
    Date Posted: 06.26.2026 10:28
    Photo ID: 9775005
    VIRIN: 260626-M-DN278-1049
    Resolution: 8029x5355
    Size: 4.28 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    The image shows U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from VMM-261 squadron conducting a field operation, likely a training exercise. Marines in combat gear are boarding or disembarking from the rear ramp of the primary aircraft, with rotors spinning. A second Osprey is visible in the background on the same grassy landing zone.
    A group of four heavily equipped military personnel are positioned in a grassy field in a tactical formation, facing the same direction. They are wearing desert camouflage uniforms with full tactical gear including helmets, plate carriers, and communications equipment. The setting appears to be a training exercise or operational patrol during golden hour lighting.
    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to VMM-261 is hovering low over a grassy field during what appears to be a training exercise. Several Marines in full combat gear, including body armor, helmets, and rifles, are positioned in the grass in a security perimeter beneath and around the aircraft. The warm golden light suggests early morning or late afternoon conditions, and a second aircraft is partially visible in the background.
    A group of heavily equipped military personnel in tan/desert camouflage uniforms are crouched in a grassy field, appearing to await or observe an operation. Two aircraft are visible in the sky — what appears to be a helicopter (likely AH-1Z Viper or similar) and a tiltrotor aircraft (likely MV-22 Osprey), suggesting an air assault or insertion exercise. The setting appears to be a training environment at a military installation, likely in the southeastern United States based on the pine tree treeline.
    The image shows military personnel in full tactical gear engaged in what appears to be a briefing or coordination discussion in an outdoor field setting. At least three soldiers are visible, with one making a hand gesture as if explaining or signaling. The soldier on the right displays a Spanish flag patch on his uniform sleeve, indicating Spanish military affiliation.

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