Marines from the 23 Marine Regiment, Alpha Platoon,
Summary
Marines from the 23 Marine Regiment, Alpha Platoon, on-load to a CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter, assigned to the Wild Goose of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774, during an Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on June 20, 2013. Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise; helping establish best practices, refine planning guidance and baseline requirements for future Reserve units. ITX 4-13, utilizing assets from Ground, Air and Logistic Combat Elements is a true live, virtual, constructive battalion exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released)