U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform aerial gunnery qualifications in support of a Deployment for Training at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 4, 2026. The CH-53E Super Stallion air crew fired a GAU-21 .50mm caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise to enhance proficiency and effectiveness on the weapon systems. The DFT enables Marines to enhance combat readiness through aviation movement rehearsals, training, and sustainment, ensuring forces remain prepared to deploy and operate in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabella Thompson)
| Date Taken: | 02.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.09.2026 13:11 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 995381 |
| VIRIN: | 260204-M-NG634-2001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111515394 |
| Length: | 00:03:55 |
| Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
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