U.S. Marines Conduct Live-Fire Flight Operations with AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters over Pacific Ocean

According to information published by the U.S. Department of War on January 23, 2026, AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), operating as part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carried out flight operations over the Pacific Ocean while embarked with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The deployment underscores the integration of U.S. Marine Corps aviation assets with Navy amphibious forces during ongoing operations in the Indo-Pacific theater. Read full Naval News at this link …
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper gunship assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a flight over the Pacific Ocean on January 23, 2026. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War)

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