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Uniting Forces: Marines and Airmen Collaborate in C-5 Super Galaxy Training Exercise

U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines conduct a rehearsal flight over New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, tiltrotor aircraft, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and VMM-764, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, perform a formation flight over New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2025. MV-22 Osprey pilots and flight crew with VMM-744, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and VMM-764, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a flight rehearsal in preparation for the flyover during Super Bowl LIX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Marines and Airmen train together with a C-5 Super Galaxy

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Poeppelmeier, airframe technician prepares to load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Poeppelmeier with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Marines and Airmen train together with a C-5 Super Galaxy

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen secure a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Super Bowl LIX Flyover Rehearsal

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and MV-22B Ospreys, tiltrotor aircraft, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774 and VMM-764 perform a formation flight over New Orleans, Feb. 7, 2025. The Marine Corps is the lead service for Super Bowl LIX flyover, participating in multiple events throughout the week exhibiting pride leading up to the U.S. Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Super Bowl LIX Flyover Rehearsal

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and MV-22B Ospreys, tiltrotor aircraft, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774 and VMM-764 perform a formation flight over New Orleans, Feb. 7, 2025. The Marine Corps is the lead service for Super Bowl LIX flyover, participating in multiple events throughout the week exhibiting pride leading up to the U.S. Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines participate in Super Bowl Fan Zone Experience

U.S. Marines pose for a photo during the NFL’s Super Bowl Fan Zone Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2025. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774 and 764, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in the experience, giving them the opportunity to interact with the American public, increase knowledge about the Marine Corps Reserve and kickoff the celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marines conduct a rehearsal flight over New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, tiltrotor aircraft, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and VMM-764, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, perform a formation flight over New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2025. MV-22 Osprey pilots and flight crew with VMM-744, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and VMM-764, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a flight rehearsal in preparation for the flyover during Super Bowl LIX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines conduct a rehearsal flight over New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, tiltrotor aircraft, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and VMM-764, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, perform a formation flight over New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2025. MV-22 Osprey pilots and flight crew with VMM-744, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and VMM-764, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a flight rehearsal in preparation for the flyover during Super Bowl LIX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

MAG 49 earns James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard E. “Tex” Brown III pose for a photo during an award ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 12, 2024. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 earned the prestigious James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award, which recognizes military units who have the most effective flight safety accident prevention program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

MAG 49 earns James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 stand in formation during an award ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 12, 2024. The group earned the prestigious James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award, which recognizes military units who have the most effective flight safety accident prevention program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

Marine Aircraft Group 49 Relief and Appointment Ceremony

U.S. Marines Corps, Sgt. Maj. Michelle Hill, right, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis, incoming sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group 49 stand in formation preparing for the Marine Aircraft Group 49 relief and appointment ceremony, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Apr.13, 2023.The ceremony exemplifies customs and tradition by showcasing the transfer of leadership between the outgoing and incoming sergeants major.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marine Aircraft Group 49 Change of Command

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 parade march as part of a change of command ceremony on July 16, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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