U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chad Allen, left, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214 briefs Maj. Gen. Robert Brodie, center-right, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Command Master Chief Petty Officer Dave Bennett, center-left, the command master chief of 3rd MAW, on Exercise Slingshot aboard Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, June 21, 2026. Exercise Slingshot is a training exercise that utilizes the aerial refueling capability of Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 and the Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations concept to move Marines and aircraft to and from the continental United States in contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)
| Date Taken: | 06.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.02.2026 11:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9786361 |
| VIRIN: | 260621-M-QT322-1002 |
| Resolution: | 1990x1327 |
| Size: | 846.76 KB |
| Location: | TINDAL, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU |
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