U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brandon Pope, the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, speaks to Marines and Sailors with MRF-D 24.3 during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Gove Airfield, NT, Australia, July 21, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, the United Kingdom Commando Force, the Republic of the Philippines Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. MRF-D 24.3’s Aviation Combat Element, VMM-268 (Rein.), provided direct support as the primary air assault platform for MRF-D 24.3 conducting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, involving both day and night flight operations, incorporating digital interoperability assets, and long-range communication capabilities. Pope is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)
Date Taken: | 07.21.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.25.2024 18:18 |
Photo ID: | 8549295 |
VIRIN: | 240721-M-QB328-1105 |
Resolution: | 5775x3850 |
Size: | 11.67 MB |
Location: | GOVE AIRFIELD, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU |
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