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VMM-261 conducts reduced-visibility landings in the desert
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Feb. 15, 2023 | 4:19
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 conduct reduced-visibility landings over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 15, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Caleb Stelter)
This B-Roll Package contains the following:
U.S. Marines with VMM-261 preparing for takeoff,
An MV-22B Osprey flying in the desert,
U.S. Marines with VMM-261 talking to U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division,
U.S. Marines conducting reduced-visibility landings.
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