A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 makes history as the first CH-53K to land aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LDP 24) off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. This landing was part of the Type Commander’s Amphibious Training. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)
The mother of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Bruce, the incoming commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, receives flowers during the 2nd ANGLICO Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)
