U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, board a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, MAG 29, 2nd MAW, in preparation for expeditionary advanced base operations at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The training focused on establishing rapid rearming capabilities in uncontrolled environments, enabling Marines to quickly load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft within an uncontrolled area to maintain a lethal and agile forward-deployed presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kevin Brookins)
| Date Taken: | 08.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.27.2026 12:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9880139 |
| VIRIN: | 260804-M-AK113-1072 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.47 MB |
| Location: | BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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