HMH-461 conducts flight operations

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands near Helena, Montana during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, July 29, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to ensure readiness for future deployments and operations. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of an operational unit based on approved Marine Corps training and readiness tasks, conditions, and standards to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

HMH-461 conducts flight o...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood/Released 260729-M-GQ491-3154.JPG

Aug 4, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands near Helena, Montana during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, July 29, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to ensure readiness for future deployments and operations. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of an operational unit based on approved Marine Corps training and readiness tasks, conditions, and standards to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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