VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority

U.S. Marine Corps Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 leadership pose with coins presented by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa leadership during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 2025. VMM-266 conducted six multinational training events alongside local partner nation forces, strengthening partnerships vital to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)



By Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Apr 01, 2025
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