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    QUART 26.4: VMM 165, HMLA 169, HMLA 267, and HMH 465 conduct deck landing qualifications aboard USS ASHLAND [Image 3 of 6]

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    A U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is preparing to lift off or has just landed on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The aircraft is armed with weapons systems including what appears to be a Hydra rocket pod and an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. The rotor blades are in motion, indicating the engines are running.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.29.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ronnie Mejia 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra aircraft assigned to Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conducts deck landing qualifications on the flight deck of Whidbey Island class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications as part of Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.4, off the coast of California, July 28, 2026. QUART is a joint training exercise that strengthens amphibious readiness through realistic maritime training, sharpening the warfighting skills of Marines and Sailors to prepare them for crises and to fight west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ronnie Mejia)

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    Date Taken: 07.29.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 14:39
    Photo ID: 9859426
    VIRIN: 260728-M-BX248-1383
    Resolution: 8107x5407
    Size: 4.09 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 6

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    A naval flight deck crew member in a blue jersey and helmet stands on the flight deck of a warship observing a military helicopter in a hover or landing approach. The helicopter appears to be a Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, identifiable by its tandem cockpit and weapons systems. The scene takes place at sea under partly cloudy skies.
    A U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is hovering just above the flight deck of a naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship, during flight operations at sea. Two deck crew members — one in a yellow jersey and one in a blue jersey — are directing the aircraft, with the yellow-jersey handler raising one arm in a signaling gesture. The scene takes place under partly cloudy skies over open ocean.
    A U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is preparing to lift off or has just landed on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The aircraft is armed with weapons systems including what appears to be a Hydra rocket pod and an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. The rotor blades are in motion, indicating the engines are running.
    A military helicopter, identified by the number '06' on its nose, is hovering or taking off from a naval vessel's flight deck over open ocean. The aircraft appears to be a Bell UH-1Y Venom or similar variant in gray military livery, with at least two crew members visible. The image was taken in clear daylight conditions with calm seas in the background.
    A military helicopter, identified as number '06', is positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The rotors are spinning, suggesting the aircraft is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. The setting is an open ocean environment under partly cloudy skies.
    A U.S. Marines military helicopter is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft, marked 'MARINES' on its fuselage with the identifier 'D6', has its side door open with armed personnel visible inside. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight.

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