U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, execute external lifts at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, July 21, 2025. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd DSB trained alongside elements of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refine humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while also refining the CH-53K King Stallion’s ability to support distributed aviation operations in a joint environment.
07.21.2025
Video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
See the interview with Col Fleeger:
The CH-53K in Action: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and New Operational Possibilities