U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Smith, left, from Mississippi, and Lance Cpl. Noah Hiedcavage, from Pennsylvania, both fixed-wing aircraft loadmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, look out of a moving KC-130J Super Hercules during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Yuma International Airport, Yuma, Arizona, July 16, 2026. Marines with VMGR-252 trained alongside Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 and elements of the U.S. Air Force to increase expeditionary capabilities, refine aircrew proficiency and ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt)
| Date Taken: | 07.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2026 16:26 |
| Photo ID: | 9817155 |
| VIRIN: | 260717-M-XQ525-1053 |
| Resolution: | 6053x4035 |
| Size: | 5.59 MB |
| Location: | TUCSON, ARIZONA, US |
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