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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christian Minich, middle, a MV-22B Osprey co-pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, gives a radio interview during the Mindil Beach flying display as part of Exercise Pitch Black 26 in Darwin, Australia, July 24, 2026. Exercise Pitch Black 26 brings together 21 nations and up to 100 aircraft, including the MRF – D 26 Aviation Combat Element, VMM 268 (REIN), in one of the world's most complex and demanding air combat training events. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific.Minich is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)
| Date Taken: | 07.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.09.2026 04:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9858594 |
| VIRIN: | 260723-M-GF332-1197 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 4.64 MB |
| Location: | DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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