U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft/Released 251209-M-QY860-1131.JPG
Dec 12, 2025
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies following a live-fire Close Air Support training mission in support of exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 9, 2025. CAS employment demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver timely, precise fires that enable the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to maneuver effectively across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)
CAMERA
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
LENS
EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
APERTURE
10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
250
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