VMX-1 Receives CH-53K Interviews

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Video by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti

VMX-1 Receives CH-53K Interviews

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

June 14, 2024 | 5:46

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Warren Crittenden, CH-53K lead operational test director, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Sasser, maintenance chief, both Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1, conduct an interview regarding the arrival of the CH-53K King Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, June 14, 2024. The arrival of the CH-53s to their home base in Yuma further enhances VMX-1’s weapon and aviation capabilities in order to complete their mission of being the Marine Corps’ test and evaluation squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti)