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    13th MEU | Sensing Expeditionary Advance Base Mission Training [Image 9 of 33]

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    A helicopter is captured in flight over a hilly, arid landscape during what appears to be late afternoon or dusk, given the warm golden light on the clouds. The scene includes communication towers or antennas visible on a distant ridgeline. The foreground features a blurred vertical pole on the left and tree branches on the right.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.21.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Martha Linares 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, travels to the forward arming and refueling point at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 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 Sgt. Martha Linares)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 22:31
    Photo ID: 9899318
    VIRIN: 260820-M-VR996-1058
    Resolution: 4711x3142
    Size: 3 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Three military personnel stand inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, identified as LHD-8 (USS Makin Island) based on the vest markings. The central figure wears a white working vest marked 'WD-05 LHD 8', indicating a well deck crew role. The personnel are facing toward the open stern gate, with military vehicles and equipment visible in the background.
    Military personnel are gathered inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, surrounding multiple armored vehicles secured with chains. Soldiers wearing combat gear, helmets, and hearing protection are positioned around the vehicles, suggesting a loading or staging operation. The interior structure shows overhead lighting, catwalks, and safety signage consistent with a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) or similar amphibious vessel well deck.
    A military service member wearing tan/coyote brown combat gear and a ballistic helmet with communications equipment is positioned inside what appears to be a military vehicle or facility. The individual is holding a weapon and appears to be in a tactical posture, looking alert. Safety signage including a First Aid Kit and Emergency Eyewash station are visible in the background.
    Three military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are walking across a sandy terrain toward a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV), likely an LAV-25 or Stryker-type wheeled armored vehicle. The setting appears to be a coastal training area with sandy bluffs and scrub vegetation visible in the background. The scene is consistent with a military training exercise.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25 or variant) named 'CONQUEST' is positioned on sandy terrain with eroded sandstone bluffs in the background. Two personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are visible on top of the vehicle, appearing to conduct maintenance or operational checks. The vehicle is an 8-wheeled armored fighting vehicle equipped with a turret, multiple antennas, and external gear.
    A military wheeled armored vehicle, consistent with an LAV-25 or Stryker-type 8-wheeled armored personnel carrier, is traversing a sandy beach near the ocean shoreline. At least one crew member is visible in the open hatch, and several personnel are present in the surrounding area. The scene appears to be a military training exercise or amphibious landing drill.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage and combat helmet is positioned in the open hatch of a military armored vehicle named 'CONQUEST', operating in a rugged, arid terrain with eroded sandstone cliffs in the background. The vehicle appears to be an LAV-25 or similar light armored vehicle equipped with a cannon. The setting suggests a training exercise, likely at a base in Southern California based on the distinctive terrain.
    A coastal scene photographed from a low dune or scrubland area, showing a hazy ocean horizon with what appears to be one or more large naval or military vessels visible in the distance. The foreground is dominated by dry scrub vegetation typical of a Mediterranean or coastal chaparral environment. Atmospheric haze or sea fog significantly reduces visibility of the ships.
    A helicopter is captured in flight over a hilly, arid landscape during what appears to be late afternoon or dusk, given the warm golden light on the clouds. The scene includes communication towers or antennas visible on a distant ridgeline. The foreground features a blurred vertical pole on the left and tree branches on the right.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are positioned atop what appear to be LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle) armored vehicles during what appears to be a training exercise. The scene is set in an arid, hilly terrain consistent with a military training installation in the southwestern United States. Multiple vehicles are visible with various equipment, antennas, and gear loaded on them.
    A military exercise or operation is taking place in a coastal terrain environment. An armored wheeled vehicle, consistent with a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) or similar 8-wheeled armored personnel carrier, is positioned on or near a paved road with personnel visible around it. A single soldier in camouflage uniform is walking nearby, with the ocean visible in the background.
    The image shows military vehicles partially concealed by camouflage netting in a dry, scrubby field. Multiple armored vehicles are positioned together with radio antennas extending vertically, suggesting a command or tactical position. The vehicles are heavily draped with camouflage material to blend into the surrounding terrain.
    A U.S. Marine wearing a tan plate carrier vest with a USMC Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem and a name tape reading '13th MEU' is leaning into or inspecting a military vehicle. The individual appears to be conducting a vehicle inspection or maintenance task, viewed from inside the vehicle looking outward. The photo is taken from a low angle through a vehicle door or hatch opening.
    A military service member in desert MARPAT camouflage and plate carrier vest is seated inside a tactical vehicle, handling electronic equipment with multiple cables. The individual is wearing black-framed glasses and appears to be configuring or troubleshooting communications or computing hardware. A second service member in similar uniform is partially visible in the foreground.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is erecting or stabilizing a large black pole or mast, looking upward while gripping it with both hands. Guy-wires extend from the top of the pole, suggesting this is an antenna mast or communications/support structure being set up in a dry, arid field environment. A second service member is visible in the background, crouching and working at ground level.
    Two individuals in tan/camouflage military-style uniforms are working at the base of a tall mast or pole in an arid, scrubby outdoor environment. The mast is stabilized by multiple guy-wires and is topped with a dome-shaped antenna or sensor device. The setting appears to be a dry field with sparse, tall dried vegetation under a partly cloudy blue sky.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and cover (boonie hat) is inspecting or handling what appears to be a rotor blade or wing component of a military aircraft or UAV in an arid, desert environment. The Marine is wearing full tactical gear including a plate carrier with magazine pouches and tactical gloves. The setting appears to be a desert training area under clear skies.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are preparing a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for launch in an arid field near a coastal area. One soldier holds the UAV airframe while the other tends to ground equipment, suggesting a pre-launch setup operation. The background reveals a road, sparse dry vegetation, and a visible coastline or large body of water.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is crouched over a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an open field of dry grass. The individual appears to be preparing, assembling, or inspecting the drone prior to or following a flight operation. The setting appears to be an arid training environment with hills visible in the background.
    A young male service member in U.S. Marine Corps desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and tactical vest is photographed in a three-quarter profile view. He appears to be inside a military vehicle or structure, holding a small device in his hand. The image is a close-up portrait with shallow depth of field and warm lighting.
    Two military personnel wearing desert camouflage uniforms (MARPAT desert pattern) are shown in close proximity, apparently reviewing something together beneath tree cover. Both wear covers (caps) with what appears to be the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem visible on one cap, indicating U.S. Marine Corps affiliation. The setting appears to be an outdoor field environment with foliage providing overhead concealment.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating ruggedized military tablet/computing devices in a field environment. The foreground Marine, identifiable by sergeant chevrons on his collar, is holding a rugged laptop/tablet while the second Marine uses a stylus on a separate device. They appear to be conducting a field exercise or operational task involving digital equipment.
    A silhouetted figure walks away from the camera along a narrow dirt path through dry grassland and tall weeds during golden hour. The warm orange and yellow sunset sky creates a dramatic backlit effect, rendering the person and surrounding vegetation as dark silhouettes. The figure appears to be carrying equipment, possibly a backpack and a long implement such as a rifle or walking staff.
    The image shows a small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone photographed from below against an overcast blue-grey sky. The aircraft appears to be in level flight and is viewed from a ground-level perspective looking upward. The aircraft has a distinctive twin-boom or pusher-propeller configuration visible from the underside.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniform operates a remote control device in an open field near a coastline. In the background, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is visible on what appears to be a launch rail or ground support equipment. The setting appears to be a coastal training area with dry grassland vegetation.
    A military service member wearing tactical gear is operating a radio communication device in a field environment. The individual is equipped with a combat helmet featuring night vision goggle mounts, tactical hearing protection headset with boom microphone, and is actively using a handheld radio. The background consists of dry, yellow-brown vegetation consistent with an arid or late-season outdoor training or operational environment.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a ruggedized Panasonic laptop displaying what appears to be a tactical mapping or command-and-control software interface. They are positioned outdoors under tree cover, working at a field table with additional equipment visible. The setting suggests a field operations or command post environment.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is operating a ruggedized Getac laptop in an outdoor field environment. A second service member is visible in the background handling a radio antenna mounted on communications equipment. The scene appears to depict a field communications or command post setup during a training exercise or operational deployment.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is operating a ruggedized Getac laptop connected to what appears to be a military radio or communications device in an outdoor field environment. The individual is wearing a boonie hat and sunglasses, suggesting operations in a sunny, arid climate. The setup indicates a field communications or command-and-control operation.
    A military tactical vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee), is equipped with multiple communications and surveillance systems mounted on its roof. The vehicle is positioned in an open coastal terrain environment, partially concealed with camouflage netting. The setup suggests a forward command, communications, or electronic warfare post.
    A tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a V-22 Osprey, is captured in low-altitude flight over an open field with sparse vegetation. The image is taken during golden hour or late afternoon, with the sun visible in the upper right creating a backlit silhouette effect. The rotors are visibly spinning, indicated by motion blur forming circular arcs above the nacelles.
    A nighttime military field operation showing at least two personnel in camouflage uniforms gathered around equipment in a wooded area. One individual wearing a boonie hat is illuminated by a light source, appearing to use a radio handset or communication device. The scene suggests a tactical communications or command post activity conducted under low-light conditions.
    A nighttime outdoor scene showing a military or tactical vehicle in the foreground with communications equipment mounted on top. The background reveals an open flat terrain, possibly near a coastline or large body of water, with distant lights visible on the horizon. The image is taken with a long exposure, resulting in some motion blur on rotating equipment.

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