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    HMH-461 executes TRAP simulation in Montana [Image 5 of 7]

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    Two large military helicopters are flying low over an open, arid landscape with sparse shrubland vegetation. The foreground helicopter is large and close to the camera, showing significant rotor blur indicating active flight, while a second identical helicopter is visible in the background at greater distance. The terrain appears to be high-altitude plains or plateau with a small tree-covered rocky outcrop visible on the right side.

    HELENA, MONTANA, UNITED STATES

    07.25.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to land during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel near Helena, Montana, July 26, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation 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)

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    Date Taken: 07.25.2026
    Date Posted: 07.28.2026 12:02
    Photo ID: 9834207
    VIRIN: 260725-M-GQ491-1082
    Resolution: 5175x3452
    Size: 2.69 MB
    Location: HELENA, MONTANA, US
    Web Views: 66
    Downloads: 6

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    A large military helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar heavy-lift variant, is captured in low-altitude flight over an arid, scrubland terrain. The helicopter appears to be either landing or taking off from an open field area. The setting suggests a training exercise or operational mission in a semi-arid, rural environment.
    A bald man wearing olive/green tactical or field clothing is leaning forward and examining something on the ground in a brushy, semi-forested outdoor environment. He is holding what appears to be a handheld radio or communication device with a coiled cord. A black backpack or bag is visible on the ground near a tree trunk.
    A person stands on an elevated ridge in an arid, semi-forested landscape, using binoculars to survey the surrounding terrain. The scene depicts a wide valley with rolling hills covered in sparse conifer trees and sagebrush. The setting appears to be a high-desert or intermountain region, likely in the western United States.
    Two large military helicopters are flying low over an arid, sagebrush-covered landscape with a mountain visible in the background. The helicopters appear to be heavy-lift variants, likely CH-53 Sea Stallions or similar tandem-rotor aircraft, flying in a loose formation. The scene suggests a military training exercise or operational flight over a remote, high-desert terrain.
    Two large military helicopters are flying low over an open, arid landscape with sparse shrubland vegetation. The foreground helicopter is large and close to the camera, showing significant rotor blur indicating active flight, while a second identical helicopter is visible in the background at greater distance. The terrain appears to be high-altitude plains or plateau with a small tree-covered rocky outcrop visible on the right side.
    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is on or near the ground in an arid, scrubland environment with rotors spinning. A military personnel member wearing a flight helmet and tactical vest is positioned in the foreground, facing the aircraft and holding a radio or communication device. The scene appears to depict a field exercise or landing zone operation.
    A U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopter is captured in flight over a rolling, semi-arid landscape with mesas and grasslands visible in the background. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and a partial tail number ending in '293'. The image was taken from another airborne platform, suggesting a formation or escort flight.

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