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    VMGR-252 conducts pararescue training with 57th RQS [Image 6 of 7]

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    A military personnel member is seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft, illuminated by green lighting consistent with night operations or NVG-compatible (night vision goggle) cabin lighting. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with communications headset and appears to be in a cargo or transport aircraft interior. The image is taken during nighttime or low-light conditions.

    TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    07.22.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Nava 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Colt Houseknecht, from Indiana, a fixed-wing aircraft flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron airman prepare for a combat-ready pararescue training during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, July 21, 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)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 07.28.2026 11:57
    Photo ID: 9834233
    VIRIN: 260722-M-XQ525-1286
    Resolution: 6432x4288
    Size: 14.62 MB
    Location: TUCSON, ARIZONA, US
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 5

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    Military personnel are seated inside a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 or similar cargo plane, in low-light conditions. A soldier in the foreground is wearing night vision goggles (NVGs) mounted on a helmet and appears to be holding a navigation compass or similar instrument. Multiple troops with full combat gear and parachute equipment are visible along the length of the aircraft cabin.
    Two workers are collaborating in a dimly lit industrial or mechanical space, handling what appears to be a metal rod or pipe component. One worker is elevated, possibly on a platform or ladder, wearing safety glasses and hearing protection on their head. The environment features red-painted structural elements, pipes, and equipment typical of a ship's interior or industrial facility.
    A low-light interior image showing multiple heavily equipped military personnel seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft or helicopter. The scene is illuminated primarily by small red and green indicator lights, along with dim overhead cabin lighting. Personnel are wearing tactical gear, helmets, and appear to be in a pre-mission or transit configuration.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is photographed under green lighting conditions, likely in a hangar or aircraft interior at night. The individual is wearing full flight gear including a helmet with night vision goggle mounts, oxygen mask with corrugated hose, and a flight harness/survival vest. The green monochromatic lighting creates a dramatic, low-light atmosphere consistent with night operations photography.
    The image shows an aircraft cockpit photographed under night vision compatible green lighting conditions. Multiple instrument panels, overhead panels, and display screens are visible, illuminated in green to be compatible with night vision goggles (NVGs). At least two crew members are silhouetted in the cockpit seats, suggesting active flight operations at night.
    A military personnel member is seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft, illuminated by green lighting consistent with night operations or NVG-compatible (night vision goggle) cabin lighting. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with communications headset and appears to be in a cargo or transport aircraft interior. The image is taken during nighttime or low-light conditions.
    A military turboprop aircraft marked with the number '038' is parked on a tarmac at night. The aircraft appears to be a C-130 Hercules variant, likely belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps based on its gray paint scheme and markings. City lights are visible in the background, suggesting proximity to an urban area or civilian airport.

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