9th Comm Bn. prepares for a deployment readiness air confidence operation

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Marquez, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes flight operations from the back of an MV-22B Osprey in support of a deployment readiness air confidence operation conducted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 24, 2026.

9th Comm Bn. prepares for...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kristin Louise Long/Released 260324-M-BU013-3032.JPG

Mar 31, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Marquez, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes flight operations from the back of an MV-22B Osprey in support of a deployment readiness air confidence operation conducted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 24, 2026. DRACOs enable Marines to enhance combat readiness through aviation movement rehearsals, training, and sustainment, ensuring forces remain prepared to deploy and operate in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kristin Louise Long)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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