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Marines in a dark field prepare to load a hovering helicopter illuminated by green and red lights.

Lit for Loading

Marines prepare to attach a training load to a CH-53K King Stallion during a helicopter support team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 4, 2025. The exercise was designed to enhance Marines' ability to coordinate the safe rigging, loading and lifting of vehicles by helicopter for precise and secure air transport.

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