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    FLEETEX 250 final exercise [Image 2 of 6]

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    Two V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft are captured during flight operations at what appears to be a military airfield or landing zone. The foreground aircraft is airborne with rotors tilted in helicopter mode, displaying a distinctive colorful tail art, while a second Osprey is on or near the ground kicking up a significant dust cloud. The setting appears to be a coastal or southeastern U.S. military installation based on the terrain and vegetation.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    06.27.2026

    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 lands during an aerial insert as a part of the final event for Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 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: 06.27.2026
    Date Posted: 06.27.2026 19:47
    Photo ID: 9777730
    VIRIN: 260627-M-DN278-1032
    Resolution: 14064x9381
    Size: 6.44 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are operating in an open grassy field with a military helicopter hovering low overhead. One soldier appears to be directing others while several carry large rucksacks, suggesting an insertion or extraction operation. The scene takes place near a treeline under overcast skies, consistent with a training exercise or tactical field operation.
    Two V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft are captured during flight operations at what appears to be a military airfield or landing zone. The foreground aircraft is airborne with rotors tilted in helicopter mode, displaying a distinctive colorful tail art, while a second Osprey is on or near the ground kicking up a significant dust cloud. The setting appears to be a coastal or southeastern U.S. military installation based on the terrain and vegetation.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are rapidly deploying from a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft onto a grassy field. The aircraft displays distinctive unit markings including a bull insignia and orange/red color scheme with the number 51. Multiple armed soldiers carrying rifles and tactical gear are moving away from the aircraft in what appears to be a training exercise or operational insertion.
    A group of military personnel in mixed camouflage uniforms are preparing to board or have just disembarked from a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft marked with 'MARINES' on the fuselage. The aircraft is on or near the ground with rotors spinning, kicking up dust and debris. The scene appears to be a training exercise or tactical operation in a semi-wooded, open terrain environment.
    A group of military personnel in combat gear are disembarking from a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on a grassy field. The soldiers are wearing mixed camouflage uniforms and carrying weapons and tactical equipment. The scene appears to be a military exercise or training operation, with the Osprey's rotors still spinning in the background.
    Two armed military personnel are moving through a forested area with tall pine trees and dense undergrowth. The lead soldier wears a tan/coyote helmet with communications equipment and a plate carrier vest, carrying a rifle. A second soldier in the background holds a rifle at the ready, and at least one additional figure is visible further back.

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