U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Morton, a communication navigation technician with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, returns a drogue to the refueling pod on a KC-130J during a deployment for training (DFT) at Royal Australian Air Force base Richmond, March 25, 2025. The DFT provided VMGR-153 pilots and crew with unit level training that enhanced the squadron capabilities and readiness while engaging with partner forces for future interoperability. Morton is a Beaufort, South Carolina native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

Beaufort native Down Under

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Morton, a communication navigation technician with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, returns a drogue to the refueling pod March 25, 2025, on a KC-130J during a deployment for training (DFT) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond. The DFT provided VMGR-153 pilots and crew with unit level training that enhanced the squadron capabilities and readiness while engaging with partner forces for future interoperability. Morton is a Beaufort, S.C. native. Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien/USMC

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