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Tactical Training

Pilots in a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft conduct navigation training from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., Aug. 18, 2017. The training allows the pilots to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single location, which enhances operational efficiency. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

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