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    1st MLG and MCCES Marines participate in a community relations event [Image 9 of 17]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform assists a child and adult into a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV or similar tactical vehicle. The scene appears to be a public event or open house where civilians are being given access to military equipment. The Marine is providing hands-on assistance to help the child climb into the vehicle safely.

    LANDERS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.06.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres  

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Makayla Lewis, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, explains how a joint light tactical vehicle operates to children during a JLTV demonstration at Homestead Valley Park in Landers, California, Sept. 5, 2026. Marines provided ceremonial and static-display support for the celebration to strengthen relationships with the Morongo Basin community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

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    Date Taken: 09.06.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 20:30
    Photo ID: 9921402
    VIRIN: 260906-M-HP122-1127
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 9.59 MB
    Location: LANDERS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is placing a military combat helmet onto a small child who is already wearing an oversized tactical vest/plate carrier. Both the Marine's uniform and the child's vest display the name tape 'ACOSTAPINEDA', suggesting a family relationship. The scene takes place outdoors in an arid, sandy environment consistent with a military base or training area.
    A young blonde child is standing inside what appears to be a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee) or similar tactical vehicle, viewed from a low interior angle. The child is reaching upward toward the open door or hatch area, silhouetted against a bright blue sky. The scene suggests a public display or open-house event where civilians can explore military equipment.
    Two individuals are standing in front of a large military vehicle with its doors open. One person is wearing US Marine Corps desert MARPAT camouflage uniform, while the other is in civilian clothing. They appear to be inspecting or discussing the vehicle's cab area.
    A group of civilians and military personnel are gathered in a desert setting around two olive-green military tactical vehicles, appearing to be an open house or public demonstration event. The scene is photographed during golden hour with warm sunset lighting against a desert landscape with hills in the background. A utility pole with speakers or lights stands prominently in the center of the frame.
    A military open house or community engagement event taking place in an arid outdoor setting, likely a U.S. Marine Corps base. Two Marines in desert camouflage uniforms interact with civilians near military tactical vehicles. The scene is lit by warm golden-hour sunlight, suggesting late afternoon.
    A group of civilians, including children, are gathered around a military tactical vehicle (appears to be a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle or similar JLTV/MRAP-type vehicle) in an arid, desert environment. One individual in military camouflage uniform appears to be conducting a demonstration or tour of the vehicle. The setting suggests a public military open house or community outreach event, likely at or near a military installation.
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    A military demonstration or public outreach event where a civilian is performing push-ups on sandy ground while wearing a tactical vest, supervised by a Marine in desert camouflage uniform. Other civilians, including a young girl and a woman in leopard-print pants, observe alongside another Marine standing in the background. A large olive-drab military tactical vehicle (likely a JLTV or similar) is parked in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform assists a child and adult into a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV or similar tactical vehicle. The scene appears to be a public event or open house where civilians are being given access to military equipment. The Marine is providing hands-on assistance to help the child climb into the vehicle safely.
    A young girl wearing a yellow t-shirt sits in the driver's seat of what appears to be a military vehicle, such as a Humvee, gripping the steering wheel. The setting appears to be an outdoor public event, likely a military open house or air show, given the dusk lighting and visible crowd in the background. The child appears engaged and excited to be exploring the vehicle.
    A color guard, appearing to be U.S. Marines in dress uniforms, is assembled at an outdoor public event in a park setting during evening hours. They are holding the American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps flag, speaking with a civilian in a blue polo shirt. A large crowd of spectators is seated on the grass and in folding chairs in the background.
    A United States Marine Corps color guard is presenting flags at an outdoor community event, likely a ceremony or public gathering at dusk. Four Marines in dress blues are holding the American flag and the Marine Corps flag in front of a small outdoor stage. Two civilian spectators are seated in the foreground watching the presentation.
    A United States Marine Corps color guard presents flags at an outdoor community event, likely a Rotary Club gathering based on visible signage. Four Marines in dress uniforms hold the USMC flag and the American flag, with two additional Marines carrying rifles. The ceremony takes place in front of a stage at dusk, with a woman in a white dress visible on the stage behind them.
    A United States Marine Corps color guard is presenting flags, including the American flag and the USMC flag, at an outdoor community event near a small stage. Audience members are seated in folding chairs watching the ceremony at dusk, with one man standing in apparent respect. The event appears to be taking place in a parking lot or outdoor venue with a performance stage visible in the background.
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    A U.S. Marine color guard ceremony is taking place on an outdoor concrete court at dusk, with two Marines holding the U.S. flag and the Marine Corps flag. A crowd of civilians stands and watches from the left side, many appearing to be at attention or taking photos. The setting appears to be a community or military-adjacent outdoor event in an arid, desert-like environment.
    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard is performing a ceremonial presentation outdoors, likely at a community or military event. Marines in dress uniform are holding rifles and flags, including the American flag, in a formal formation. The event appears to be taking place at dusk on what looks like a recreational court or open plaza.

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