U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th MEU, prior to conducting a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel scenario as part of routine training off the coast of California, Aug. 20, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fernando Cruz Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 08.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.29.2026 22:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9891287 |
| VIRIN: | 260820-M-LD316-1003 |
| Resolution: | 6245x4165 |
| Size: | 5.22 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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