A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, conducts flight operations during Shinka 23 over Gotemba, Japan, June 29, 2023. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is supporting 3d Marine Division’s execution of Shinka 23 by providing combat assault transport and aerial escort, aerial delivery operations, and simulated close air support. Shinka 23 is a company-level force-on-force exercise, split into two week-long realistic training scenarios. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

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Keywords: 169, 1maw, 23, hmla, shinka, usmc