The U.S. Marine Corps is putting its massive CH-53K King Stallions and crews through a major combat-readiness test.
Near Helena, Montana, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron HMH-461 conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, or MCCRE.
The CH-53K King Stallion is the Marine Corps’ next-generation heavy-lift helicopter, built to carry troops, equipment and external loads in demanding environments.
US Marines Put CH-53K King Stallions Through Combat Readiness Test
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