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    VMX-1 prepares sonobuoys for hand deployment at MCAS Miramar [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military aircrew member wearing a flight helmet and olive drab flight suit is working inside what appears to be a maritime patrol or anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The individual is surrounded by rows of cylindrical sonobuoys secured with straps, identifiable by visible markings including 'SSQ-53H' and 'DIFAR' designations. The person appears to be handling or inspecting equipment within the aircraft's sonobuoy storage and launch bay.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.24.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Alexander Vaughn 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Nickelson, a crew chief with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), straps sonobuoys onto a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMX-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 19, 2026. This event was conducted to test hand-launching sonobuoys from V-22 Ospreys in support of anti-submarine warfare and maritime domain awareness in contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

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    Date Taken: 02.24.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 12:33
    Photo ID: 9906135
    VIRIN: 260819-M-QW512-1222
    Resolution: 7120x4749
    Size: 10.29 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A man wearing a black cap, sunglasses, olive t-shirt, and an ID lanyard is handling a group of cylindrical white military/naval ordnance containers on what appears to be a loading dock or flatbed. The containers are labeled with 'NAVR' markings and display hazardous materials (explosive) warning diamonds at their bases. The setting appears to be a military or government facility in a sunny, arid environment with palm trees visible in the background.
    A military aircrew member in flight suit and helmet stands on a tarmac next to a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with rotors spinning. A pallet of cylindrical munitions or ordnance containers is staged to the right of the personnel. The scene appears to be at a military air base under bright, clear sky conditions.
    Two personnel wearing flight helmets are crouched inside what appears to be a military cargo aircraft, observing cylindrical cargo being loaded via forklift through the rear ramp opening. A third individual is visible operating the forklift outside the aircraft. The interior structural elements of the cargo bay are clearly visible, including wiring, tie-down rails, and padded sidewalls.
    A military aircrew member wearing a flight helmet and olive drab flight suit is working inside what appears to be a maritime patrol or anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The individual is surrounded by rows of cylindrical sonobuoys secured with straps, identifiable by visible markings including 'SSQ-53H' and 'DIFAR' designations. The person appears to be handling or inspecting equipment within the aircraft's sonobuoy storage and launch bay.
    Two military aircrew members in flight suits and helmets are working inside what appears to be a large military helicopter, likely a CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook. They are handling what appears to be a bundled fire hose or similar equipment wrapped around cylindrical containers. The interior shows exposed mechanical systems, troop seating along the walls, and various cargo equipment.

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