U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Marcotte, from Florida, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out of a CH-53K King Stallion as it flies over Montana during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, July 21, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to ensure readiness for future deployments and operations. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of an operational unit based on approved Marine Corps training and readiness tasks, conditions, and standards to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)
| Date Taken: | 07.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2026 08:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9828124 |
| VIRIN: | 260721-M-GQ491-1202 |
| Resolution: | 4141x6209 |
| Size: | 1.31 MB |
| Location: | HELENA, MONTANA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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