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    Marines and Sailors conduct LCAC FARP training [Image 9 of 11]

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    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as a Bell AH-1Z Viper, is on or near a sandy beach with rotor blades spinning. At least two personnel are visible on the ground, with one carrying what appears to be a fuel hose, suggesting a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operation. The setting is a coastal beach environment under a partly cloudy sky.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.09.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Arianna Lindheimer 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to refuel a AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, MAG-39, 3rd MAW, during forward arming and refueling point training with a Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, Naval Beach Group 1, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 9, 2026. This training validated I Marine Expeditionary Force and ACU-5’s ability to rapidly establish an LCAC-supported FARP as well as refine tactics for long-range operations in a contested environment, strengthening Marine Corps-Navy interoperability in support of distributed aviation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Arianna Lindheimer)

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    Date Taken: 09.09.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 14:15
    Photo ID: 9928072
    VIRIN: 260909-M-AL123-1009
    Resolution: 5989x3369
    Size: 2.63 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is traversing a dry, sandy terrain, kicking up large dust clouds beneath its air cushion skirt. The vessel bears visible 'U.S. NAVY' markings and an identification number beginning with 'LCAC' on its hull. The craft appears to be conducting an amphibious landing or beach approach exercise in an arid environment.
    A military service member in full tactical gear is pulling a large black hose or cable across a sandy beach. The individual is wearing olive drab/green uniform, a tactical vest, and a combat helmet with attached equipment. The scene appears to be a training or operational exercise conducted on a coastal beach environment.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is crouching on what appears to be a ship's deck, holding a ruggedized tablet device. The Marine, whose name tape reads 'SINCUIRRODRIGUEZ' and branch tape reads 'U.S. MARINES', is working with military communications or electronic equipment stored in an open hard-shell case. The background shows large military vehicle or vessel components with stenciled warnings including 'AIR INLET' and 'DO NOT BLO[CK]'.
    Two military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms, are conducting what appears to be a demolitions or explosive ordnance training exercise on a sandy coastal terrain. One service member kneels and works with equipment near a black post with orange det cord or safety fuse coiled around it, while a second stands nearby holding a line. The setting appears to be a training range with arid hills visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Marines stand in front of a UH-1Y Venom helicopter on a sandy beach with rotors spinning. The helicopter bears the 'MARINES' marking on its fuselage and appears to be conducting a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) or beach landing operation. Personnel are equipped with flight suits, tactical gear, and helmets.
    A U.S. Marine in full tactical gear is photographed in close-up during what appears to be a training exercise or operational deployment. The service member is wearing a tan/coyote FAST helmet, plate carrier vest with name tape reading 'RODRIG...' and 'USMC' markings, and is handling rappelling or rigging equipment. A second Marine is partially visible in the background.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, viewed from behind. One crew member is reaching up to interact with overhead panel controls while both wear tactical flight helmets with communication equipment. The cockpit features extensive instrumentation panels, digital displays, and analog gauges consistent with a large military transport or patrol aircraft.
    The image shows military personnel in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms gathered around a green military ammunition can stenciled with 'STATIC REEL 100 FT'. A gloved hand is reaching toward equipment resting on top of the can. The setting appears to be a desert training environment, likely a U.S. Marine Corps exercise.
    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as a Bell AH-1Z Viper, is on or near a sandy beach with rotor blades spinning. At least two personnel are visible on the ground, with one carrying what appears to be a fuel hose, suggesting a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operation. The setting is a coastal beach environment under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Marines helicopter, identifiable by the 'MARINES' marking on the fuselage, is landed on a sandy beach with rotor blades spinning. Multiple military personnel in tactical gear are gathered around and approaching the aircraft. The scene appears to depict a training exercise or operational insertion/extraction on a coastal environment.
    A military amphibious landing craft air cushion (LCAC) is beached on a sandy shoreline with personnel on deck. Two military helicopters — one appearing to be an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter in the foreground and a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter in the background — are flying overhead. The scene depicts a coordinated amphibious assault or training exercise.

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    ACU 5
    Refuel
    3d MAW
    Navy Marine Corps Team
    FARP
    Camp Pendleton

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