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A Marine wearing a jumpsuit with a helmet and glasses carries blocks while walking under the wing of an aircraft during the day.

Not Winging It

Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Choat removes chalks and chains during flight operations as part of Valiant Shield at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 1, 2026. The exercise was designed to demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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