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    MACS-4 Marines establish simulated expeditionary airfield landing zone [Image 11 of 15]

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    The image shows military personnel in full combat gear operating on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, with a tactical utility vehicle (UTV) present. Soldiers are moving in a dynamic, tactical manner alongside the vehicle against a dramatic mountainous backdrop with heavy cloud cover. The scene suggests a military exercise or operational deployment, likely at dusk or dawn given the lighting conditions.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    08.10.2026

    Photo by 1st Lt. Joseph Adcock 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, dismount from an ultra-light tactical vehicle to establish a simulated expeditionary airfield landing zone at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2026. MACS-4 Marine air traffic control mobile teams rehearse expeditionary ALZ operations to enhance survivability in forward environments by rapidly opening a gateway for follow on forces, supporting resupply missions, crisis response, and humanitarian relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Joseph Adcock)

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    Date Taken: 08.10.2026
    Date Posted: 08.12.2026 23:40
    Photo ID: 9866405
    VIRIN: 260810-M-XJ004-1496
    Resolution: 5936x3957
    Size: 3.02 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII, US
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    The image shows military personnel in full combat gear operating on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, with a tactical utility vehicle (UTV) present. Soldiers are moving in a dynamic, tactical manner alongside the vehicle against a dramatic mountainous backdrop with heavy cloud cover. The scene suggests a military exercise or operational deployment, likely at dusk or dawn given the lighting conditions.
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