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    U.S. Marines with 12th LCT rehearse TRAP procedures [Image 13 of 14]

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    A group of heavily equipped military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft or helicopter, illuminated by a warm golden light source from the right side. The soldiers are wearing full tactical gear including helmets, body armor, and carrying weapons, suggesting they are preparing for or returning from an operation. The dramatic lighting and tight framing create an intense, cinematic atmosphere.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Rodney Frye 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noah Martin, center right, a rifleman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, rides in a CH-53E Super Stallion during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training at Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 2, 2026. TRAP missions are conducted to ensure safe location, treatment, and extraction of personnel as well as proper seizure of possible downed assets. Martin is a native of Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rodney Frye)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 03:16
    Photo ID: 9912776
    VIRIN: 260902-M-AO948-1630
    Resolution: 7151x4770
    Size: 13.74 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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    A military briefing is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, where a Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is presenting a hand-drawn tactical diagram on a whiteboard to a group of fellow Marines. The presenter appears to be a non-commissioned officer or junior officer conducting an operations order or mission briefing. Several Marines are seated on the ground taking notes while others stand attentively.
    A military service member wearing MARPAT digital camouflage uniform and helmet is seated inside what appears to be a naval vessel or amphibious craft. The individual is equipped with tactical ballistic eyewear (ESS brand), a night vision mount on the helmet, and an inflatable life vest marked with the numbers 3, 9, 7. The image is a close-up portrait-style photograph taken in a dimly lit interior environment.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands in the foreground with face camouflage paint, tactical helmet with night vision mount, and an assault rifle with scope. Behind the Marine, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with spinning rotors is visible, marked with 'MARINES' on its fuselage. The image appears to be taken during a field exercise or operational deployment.
    A close-up photograph of a military service member wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage gear, tactical eyewear, and face paint in green and brown tones. The subject is positioned behind what appears to be a firearm, suggesting a tactical or training scenario in an outdoor environment. The image has a shallow depth of field, keeping the subject's face in sharp focus while blurring the foreground weapon and background.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is using a radio handset in a dense jungle or forested environment. He is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tan tactical helmet with night vision mount, ballistic glasses, and a heavily loaded plate carrier vest. Additional personnel in similar uniforms are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in woodland camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a tactical field exercise in a forested environment. One soldier wearing a tactical helmet and body armor is kneeling and holding a firearm, while the other is standing and using a hand signal. The setting suggests a training scenario or patrol operation in dense vegetation.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and face paint are reviewing printed documents in a forested outdoor setting. Additional soldiers are visible in the background in tactical positions. The scene appears to depict a military field exercise or training operation.
    A U.S. Marine in full tactical gear is positioned low in vegetation, aiming down the scope of an assault rifle. The soldier is wearing a tan tactical helmet with night vision device mount, dark ballistic sunglasses, and MARPAT camouflage uniform. A yellow training/safety tag is visible on the weapon, suggesting this may be a training exercise.
    U.S. Marines are conducting a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) drill or real-world medical response, with one Marine secured to an orange Sked stretcher on rocky terrain. Multiple personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are attending to the casualty. The scene appears to be a training exercise or field medical operation in an outdoor rocky environment.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are moving along a paved road through a densely vegetated area. Two soldiers on the left are carrying a person on an orange rescue/medical litter, suggesting a casualty evacuation exercise or real medical emergency. The scene appears to be a training exercise given the organized movement and mixed equipment visible.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are positioned in the foreground while a large military helicopter hovers in the background. The soldier in the right foreground has camouflage face paint applied, and both wear helmets with tactical attachments. A rope or cable is visibly suspended from the helicopter, suggesting a rappelling or sling-load operation in progress.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion marked with the number '17', is captured in low hover or landing approach over a fenced area. The aircraft displays motion blur on its main rotor blades and tail rotor, indicating active flight. The background features mountainous terrain, dense tree line, and an overcast sky.
    A group of heavily equipped military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft or helicopter, illuminated by a warm golden light source from the right side. The soldiers are wearing full tactical gear including helmets, body armor, and carrying weapons, suggesting they are preparing for or returning from an operation. The dramatic lighting and tight framing create an intense, cinematic atmosphere.
    A group of U.S. Marines in full combat gear are boarding or preparing to board a large military helicopter on a wet tarmac during overcast, rainy conditions. The helicopter is clearly marked 'MARINES' with the number '24' and tail number '4539', identifiable as a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion. The scene appears to be a tactical loading operation at a military airfield.

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