U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Baker, from Ohio, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of a CH-53K King Stallion during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation near Helena, Montana, July 20, 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: | 07.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2026 08:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9828232 |
| VIRIN: | 260720-M-GQ491-1353 |
| Resolution: | 7888x5261 |
| Size: | 7.39 MB |
| Location: | HELENA, MONTANA, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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