RM2J01C83–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Janae Jarnagin, crew chief, Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), observes Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training from a UH-1Y Venom, near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5F4TG–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Janae Jarnagin, crew chief, Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), observes Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training from a UH-1Y Venom, near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming.
RM2MCCF95–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas, combat photographer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, bear crawls during a squadron physical training event at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 29, 2022. The event was former commanding officer Lt. Col. Robert Reinoehl’s final physical fitness event with the unit prior to his change of command ceremony, June 30, 2022.
RMW0MPT5–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J G. Venegas III, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, provides security during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, on July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering and infantry skills with Fijians to strengthen mil-to-mil relations and interoperability. Photo by Jesus McCloud/U.S. Marine Corps/UPI
RM2KG4C4H–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gallego Scarlett, left, combat graphics specialist, Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas, center, and Sgt. Jason Monty, both combat photographers, Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, pose for a photo during the Dead Dash Run at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. This event was presented by Marine Corps Community Services and provided an opportunity for MCAS Yuma residents to enjoy a 2.5 mile run and a “Carn-evil” with games and activities.
RMHF1FB0–070928-M-0984M-006 KABANI, Iraq (Sept. 28, 2007) - Cpl. Julia Venegas, attached to 2D Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with a little girl while on a security patrol. 2D Marine Logistics Group is deployed within the Al Anbar province to develop the Iraqi Security Force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert S. Morgan (RELEASED) US Navy 070928-M-0984M-006 Cpl. Julia Venegas, attached to 2D Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with a little girl while on a security patrol
RMP3KP62–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J G. Venegas III, with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, provides security during a simulated ambush attack, Ovalau, Fiji, July 6, 2016. Marines and Sailors with the task force share engineering and infantry skills with Fijians to strengthen mil-to-mil relations and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)
RMP33600–Lance Cpl. J G. Venegas, a rifleman, flips a tire during the French Armed Forces Bazeilles Games in Plum, New Caledonia, August 26, 2016.The French Armed Forces invited the Marines to participate in this annual competition conducted in remembrance of the Battle of Brazeilles. The Marines are in New Caledonia participating in Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the French Armed Forces. Venegas, from Los Angeles, California, is with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin. (U.S. Marine
RMP3WHAC–CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — Petty Officer Second Class Ray F. Crumity (Right) and Lance Cpl. J Guadelupe Venegas take a break from digging during vertical construction training, July 8, 2016, on Ovalau, Fiji. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana conduct vertical construction training and infantry training on the island with members of the Republic of Fiji Military Force to increase interoperability and relations. Crumity, from Moreno Valley, California, is a steel worker with the task force, originally assigned to Company E, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4. Venegas, from San Gabriel,
RM2J01C8D–An AH-1Z Viper (top) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5F4T3–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Janae Jarnagin (left), Sgt. Brock Gilbert (center), crew chiefs, and Sgt. David Smaus, flight line mechanic, Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), observe Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training from inside a UH-1Y Venom near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization opportunities with Unmanned Aerial Systems and manned aircraft working simultaneously.
RM2J01C86–An AH-1Z Viper (front) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5F4TE–An AH-1Z Viper (front) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming.
RM2J01C8F–An AH-1Z Viper (left) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5F4RR–An AH-1Z Viper (left) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming.
RM2HTN8GN–U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly by in AV-8B Harriers in formation during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5F4T4–An AH-1Z Viper (top) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming.
RM2HTN8GE–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns from deployment during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C4A6–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Keith Bucklew, commanding officer, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reunites with his family during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2HTN8DE–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns from deployment during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C48F–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns from deployment during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2HTN8FC–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns from deployment during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C48B–Families of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait with signs inside Hangar 101 for a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2K8CDPR–An MQ-9A Reaper with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, sits inside of a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 28, 2022. This MQ-9A was deployed to MCAS Miramar, California to demonstrate the ability for 3rd MAW to self-deploy the MQ-9A over long distances to advanced bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2K8WAKC–The MQ-9A Reaper with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is prepared for disassembly inside a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. The disassembly, transport, and reassembly of the platform between MCAS Yuma and MCAS Miramar via a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft served as a proof of concept for the Reaper's rapid, expeditionary deployment capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2JBJH37–U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp (MCBC) Pendleton test a Buffalo Turbine Towable Blower during operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG at Old Highway 101 near MCBC Pendleton, California, May 25, 2022. This exercise will continue to assess the overall U.S. Marine Corps’ Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations to improve requirements and sustain lessons learned for future deployments to support the air combat element and objectives of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2J5EM95–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the runway during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C4AB–A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reunites with his child during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EM9B–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the runway during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C48D–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns from deployment during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EM8Y–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the runway during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C484–A child holds a sign while waiting for Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to return during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EMB1–Preston Wallace, operations test engineer, Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), signals to the pilot of an F-35B Lightning II during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C49P–U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, march to their families during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EM96–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) conducts a rolling vertical landing during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C45E–A child waits to watch U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly by during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EMAH–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) conducts a rolling vertical landing during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C468–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns from deployment during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EMA7–Preston Wallace, operations test engineer, Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), guides an F-35B Lightning II pilot during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C49K–A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reunites with his family during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EM90–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) conducts a rolling vertical landing during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C49M–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Hector Huiear, an AV-8B Harrier pilot, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reunites with his family during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2J5EM98–Preston Wallace, operations test engineer, Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), guides an F-35B Lightning II pilot during an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) risk reduction effort on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the EABO risk reduction effort was to inform flight clearance operations for short landings and take offs on prepared and semi-prepared surfaces in support of Operation OBSIDIAN ICEBERG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2K8CDPP–U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), Marine Aircraft Group 11, load an MQ-9A Reaper with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), onto a KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. This demonstrated the ability for 3rd MAW to self-deploy the MQ-9A over long distances to advanced bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)
RM2M5C460–U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly by in AV-8B Harriers in formation during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2M5C48A–Families of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait outside during a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
RM2M5C48C–Families of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, make signs for a homecoming event located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2022. VMA-214, the fixed squadron for the 11th MEU, returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.
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