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    MWSS-473 conducts LOADEX during Operation Ever Ready [Image 4 of 6]

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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand between two large olive-drab military trucks inside a covered vehicle bay or motor pool. The trucks appear to be heavy tactical vehicles, likely used for fuel or cargo transport, identifiable by their large grille guards and hazmat placards. The setting suggests a routine maintenance or pre-mission inspection activity at a military installation.

    MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.28.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Van Hoang 

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)     

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sergio Rodriguezmeraz, left, a motor vehicle operator, and Lance Cpl.  Michael Terceromalacara, right, a semitrailer refueler operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, start MK31 tractors assigned to MWSS-473 during a reserve mobilization exercise, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 28, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the ability of MWSS-473 to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Gavin)

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    Date Taken: 05.28.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 16:36
    Photo ID: 9911498
    VIRIN: 260528-M-OQ453-1042
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 11.94 MB
    Location: MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 6
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    The image shows a row of olive-green military storage containers or conex boxes lined up outdoors near a building. The foreground container has a label affixed to it reading 'ACE' and 'MWSS 473 DET (-)' along with what appear to be military unit insignia patches or stickers. The setting appears to be a military installation or staging area.
    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage pants and an olive green unit sweatshirt is directing or guiding a military HMMWV (Humvee) that is loaded onto a flatbed trailer. The Marine has his right hand raised, likely signaling to the vehicle operator. The setting appears to be a military installation or logistics yard.
    A U.S. Marine in olive drab t-shirt and digital camouflage (MARPAT) trousers is working with coiled air hoses (blue and red/pink) in what appears to be a maintenance bay or motor pool facility. The photo is taken from a low angle, looking upward, giving a dramatic perspective of the service member handling equipment. The setting appears to be an industrial or military maintenance structure with a corrugated metal ceiling showing signs of rust.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand between two large olive-drab military trucks inside a covered vehicle bay or motor pool. The trucks appear to be heavy tactical vehicles, likely used for fuel or cargo transport, identifiable by their large grille guards and hazmat placards. The setting suggests a routine maintenance or pre-mission inspection activity at a military installation.
    A person in an olive green t-shirt is directing a large military tanker truck, visible from behind with one arm raised in a guiding gesture. The green military vehicle bears 'USMC' markings and a 'NO SMOKING' warning, consistent with a fuel or water tanker. The scene appears to take place at a military installation or staging area.
    A military olive-drab painted rough terrain container handler (RTCH) is maneuvering in a paved logistics yard, apparently loading or unloading a green military shipping container marked 'USMU0122152'. The scene appears to be at a military installation or depot, with a warehouse building visible in the background. Tire tracks on the concrete surface indicate active vehicle movement in the area.

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