(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    HMLA-269 relief and appointment [Image 2 of 7]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A formation of U.S. Marines in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms stands at attention during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. The foreground Marine holds an M16/M4-style rifle and wears a white armband, suggesting a duty or honor guard role. A color guard carrying what appears to be the U.S. flag and a unit guidon is visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.01.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Nava 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of HMLA-269, to Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez, from Florida, the incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.01.2026
    Date Posted: 07.08.2026 16:41
    Photo ID: 9788777
    VIRIN: 260701-M-XQ525-1016
    Resolution: 4464x5931
    Size: 6.61 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 13
    Downloads: 5

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, HMLA-269 relief and appointment [Image 7 of 7], by LCpl Jacsive Betancourt-Nava, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is addressing an audience while holding a microphone on a military flight line. The event appears to be an outdoor ceremony or briefing conducted under a yellow and red canopy tent. Military helicopters, likely AH-1Z Vipers or similar rotary-wing aircraft, are visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Marines in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms stands at attention during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. The foreground Marine holds an M16/M4-style rifle and wears a white armband, suggesting a duty or honor guard role. A color guard carrying what appears to be the U.S. flag and a unit guidon is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremony is taking place on a flight line or tarmac, under a red and yellow striped canopy tent. A Marine in camouflage utilities stands at the right holding a microphone, addressing a seated audience of military personnel and civilians including children. A podium with a speaker is visible in the background, with military aircraft partially visible behind the gathering.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniform appears to be addressing or speaking at a military ceremony or formation on a flight line. Large military helicopters, likely CH-53E Super Stallions, are visible in the background along with a formation of Marines. The setting appears to be a Marine Corps air station during a formal outdoor event.
    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform is presenting flowers and a gift bag to a seated civilian woman during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The event is taking place in a large indoor or covered venue with a sizable audience of both military personnel and civilians seated in rows. The gesture suggests a recognition or appreciation moment, possibly during a promotion, retirement, or unit ceremony.
    Four U.S. Marine Corps personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand at attention as a color guard on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. They are positioned in front of a large display of U.S. state flags arranged on gold-based poles, with military aircraft visible in the background. The scene suggests a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command, review, or official visit.
    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck or hangar area. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are presenting the colors, carrying the U.S. national flag and the Marine Corps flag, while fellow Marines render salutes. A red and yellow striped tent is visible in the background, consistent with Marine Corps colors.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    USMCNews, Gunrunners, Helicopter, Aviation, 2D MAW, MAG-29

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery