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, stands on the ramp 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 illustration by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood) (This photo was taken in color and converted to black and white.)
| Date Taken: | 07.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2026 07:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9828353 |
| VIRIN: | 260720-M-GQ491-1367 |
| Resolution: | 5087x7627 |
| Size: | 9.18 MB |
| Location: | HELENA, MONTANA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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