U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in Montana, July 21, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to certify the squadron as the air combat element for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct close air support during Combined Arms Infantry Immersion Training as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Aug. 11, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Pintar)
