VMM-262 Conducts Hoist Training

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force lower a rescue carriage during hoist training in Okinawa, Japan, July 29, 2026.

260729-M-AJ819-1085.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert

Aug 3, 2026

260729-M-AJ819-1085 - OKINAWA, Japan (July 29, 2026) — U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force lower a rescue carriage during hoist training in Okinawa, Japan, July 29, 2026. The ability to successfully rescue individuals with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options, strengthening mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kindsey Calvert)

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