U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Romero, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau 24.1, left, Governor Emais Roberts, the governor of Peleliu, Joel Ehrendreich, the ambassador of Palau, and locals of Peleliu, observe a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with 1st Marine Air Wing, land on a newly designated airstrip on the island of Peleliu, Republic of Palau, June 22, 2024. For the first time since its recertification in June, a military fixed-wing aircraft has touched down on the historic Peleliu airstrip, marking a significant and triumphant return to this iconic World War II site. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)
Date Taken: | 06.22.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.23.2024 20:44 |
Photo ID: | 8492604 |
VIRIN: | 240622-M-JC323-1162 |
Resolution: | 5001x3334 |
Size: | 12.08 MB |
Location: | PELELIU, PW |
Web Views: | 517 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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