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    3/12 Conducts HIRAIN during Exercise Typhoon Crossbow [Image 2 of 6]

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    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is photographed from the rear on a tarmac with a heavy military vehicle — appearing to be an M142 HIMARS or similar rocket artillery system — positioned directly behind or being loaded into it. The image is taken in strong backlight (contre-jour), rendering both the aircraft and vehicle largely in silhouette. Two personnel are visible in the background near the right side of the aircraft.

    CAMP COURTNEY, JAPAN

    09.14.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, (VMGR-152), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, offload a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System off a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to VMGR-152, 1st MAW, during exercise Typhoon Crossbow at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Iwo Jima Air Base, Ogasawara, Japan, Sept. 15, 2026. Typhoon Crossbow is an exercise that validates 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment’s ability to establish an expeditionary advance base by executing a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration, which is the process of identifying a target, seizing key terrain, inserting HIMARS, destroying the target and retrograding back to a secure location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 02:04
    Photo ID: 9943471
    VIRIN: 260915-M-EC903-1071
    Resolution: 7650x4303
    Size: 3.06 MB
    Location: CAMP COURTNEY, JP
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    Downloads: 1

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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand at the rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft, with a green tactical military vehicle positioned alongside. The aircraft tail number '86205' is visible on the vertical stabilizer. The scene appears to depict a loading or unloading operation on a tarmac.
    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is photographed from the rear on a tarmac with a heavy military vehicle — appearing to be an M142 HIMARS or similar rocket artillery system — positioned directly behind or being loaded into it. The image is taken in strong backlight (contre-jour), rendering both the aircraft and vehicle largely in silhouette. Two personnel are visible in the background near the right side of the aircraft.
    A group of five military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on a grassy field, working with communications or electronic equipment. The scene appears to be a field operation or training exercise, with personnel both kneeling and standing around portable equipment cases and devices. An antenna wire is visibly extended upward, suggesting radio or communications setup activity.
    The image shows a military rocket artillery system, consistent with an M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), positioned on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. In the background, a large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is visible on the runway. The scene is captured in low-light/silhouette conditions suggesting early morning or dusk.
    A silhouetted military personnel is positioned atop a large armored or military vehicle, photographed against a dramatic backlit sky with clouds. The strong backlighting creates a high-contrast silhouette effect, obscuring fine details but clearly showing the soldier's camouflage helmet with foliage and combat gear. The composition emphasizes the dramatic, atmospheric quality of the scene.
    A dramatic silhouette photograph taken at what appears to be a military airfield or airstrip during golden hour or sunset. A large military vehicle with a raised launcher or equipment system is visible in the right foreground, while a checkered runway distance marker is visible in the middle distance. The scene is dominated by a moody, cloud-filled sky with rays of light breaking through.

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