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VMM-262 Conducts Hoist Training

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)

PHOTO BY: Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert
VIRIN: 260729-M-AJ819-1085.JPG
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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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