A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 lands during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 prepares to airlift cargo during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro, a combat photographer with Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, and a native of Brimley, Michigan, holds Lance Cpl. Brant Cushman, a combat videographer with MCCSSS, and a native of Beaufort, South Carolina, as he documents Marines with Logistics Operations School conducting helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School prepare to approach a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School prepare to approach a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School guide a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A U.S. Marine with Logistics Operations School guides a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 approaches a lift zone during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 lowers a hook during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 observes a landing zone during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 lowers a hook during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kris Gerkitz, an instructor with Logistics Operations School, and a native of Ottawa, Illinois repositions cables during helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 supports helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Ulibarri)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 airlifts a training block during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Ulibarri)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 approaches Marines with Logistics Operations School during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Ulibarri)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 supports helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Ulibarri)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 approaches Marines with Logistics Operations School during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School prepare to approach a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronald Gurling, right, an instructor with Logistics Operations School, and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, assists Pfc. Alexander AlvarezRosas, left, a student with Logistics Operations School, and native of Corona, New York, in guiding a CH-53K assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The helicopter support team training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronald Gurling, left, an instructor with Logistics Operations School, and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, observes Pfc. Alexander AlvarezRosas, right, a student with Logistics Operations School, and native of Corona, New York, as he guides a CH-53K assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The helicopter support team training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alexander AlvarezRosas, a student with Logistics Operations School, and native of Corona, New York, guides a CH-53K assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The helicopter support team training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School prepare to approach a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kris Gerkitz, an instructor with Logistics Operations School, and native of Ottawa, Illinois, prepares a load to be extracted by a CH-53K King Stallion during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School conduct helicopter support team training utilizing a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Raciel RegojoPaneca, left, a student with Logistics Operations School, and native of Miami, Florida and Staff Sgt. Robert Tossing, right, an instructor with Logistics Operations School, and native of Phoenix, Arizona, use a static wand to attach a training block to a CH-53K King Stallion at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The helicopter support team training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School prepare to approach a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 approaches Marines with Logistics Operations School during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
A CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 approaches Marines with Logistics Operations School during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton, a combat photographer with Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, and native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, disembarks a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during helicopter support team training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)
U.S. Marines with Logistics Operations School pose for a photo prior to helicopter support team training at Camp Johnson, North Carolina, March 18, 2025. The HST training is designed to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones and to facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro) (This illustration was created using the Photoshop Photomerge tool; it consists of two original images stitched together.)
