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A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-12) – Marine Aircraft Group 41- 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during exercise Noble Jaguar 2021 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. Joint exercises allow the 18th Wing and sister services to build and maintain familiarity with one another, strengthening cooperation across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-assigned-to-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-112-vmfa-12-marine-aircraft-group-41-4th-marine-aircraft-wing-takes-off-during-exercise-noble-jaguar-2021-at-kadena-air-base-japan-sept-29-2021-joint-exercises-allow-the-18th-wing-and-sister-services-to-build-and-maintain-familiarity-with-one-another-strengthening-cooperation-across-the-board-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-cesar-j-navarro-image447331685.htmlRM2GYNM3H–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-12) – Marine Aircraft Group 41- 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during exercise Noble Jaguar 2021 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. Joint exercises allow the 18th Wing and sister services to build and maintain familiarity with one another, strengthening cooperation across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 fly over the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, May 23, 2022. Marines with VMFA-12, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-fly-over-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-tripoli-lha-7-while-underway-may-23-2022-marines-with-vmfa-12-based-out-of-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-are-conducting-flight-operations-in-support-of-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-image505307556.htmlRM2MA2MXC–U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 fly over the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, May 23, 2022. Marines with VMFA-12, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A-12-MC Hornet (Lot 6) 161961 (msn 174), of VMFA-251. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-marine-corps-mcdonnell-douglas-fa-18a-12-mc-hornet-lot-6-161961-msn-174-of-vmfa-251-image560823672.htmlRM2RGBM8T–United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A-12-MC Hornet (Lot 6) 161961 (msn 174), of VMFA-251.
1823 VMFA 2007-12 v1 kw XL-854x1024 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1823-vmfa-2007-12-v1-kw-xl-854x1024-image213684017.htmlRMPBJ441–1823 VMFA 2007-12 v1 kw XL-854x1024
VMFA 2007 12 v1 kw XL 854x1024 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-vmfa-2007-12-v1-kw-xl-854x1024-163727013.htmlRMKEABD9–VMFA 2007 12 v1 kw XL 854x1024
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to VMFA-312 lands aboard USS Harry S. Truman after a mission over Afghanistan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-fa-18-hornet-assigned-to-vmfa-312-lands-aboard-uss-harry-s-truman-39343418.htmlRFC806X2–An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to VMFA-312 lands aboard USS Harry S. Truman after a mission over Afghanistan.
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. 2nd Feb, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12 transport ordnance at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and MALS-12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-2nd-feb-2022-us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-mals-12-transport-ordnance-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-mals-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image462079615.htmlRM2HRNF7B–Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. 2nd Feb, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12 transport ordnance at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and MALS-12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Col. Frank Latt enters an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-col-frank-latt-enters-an-fa-18c-hornet-assigned-175566856.htmlRMM5HN8T–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Col. Frank Latt enters an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cole Keeney, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, completes preflight checks before takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-cole-keeney-a-loadmaster-with-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-vmgr-252-completes-preflight-checks-before-takeoff-at-joint-base-pearl-harbor-hickam-hawaii-march-12-2022-the-kc-130j-super-hercules-transported-marines-and-equipment-from-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-to-hawaii-as-part-of-their-unit-deployment-program-image502516879.htmlRM2M5FHBB–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cole Keeney, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, completes preflight checks before takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Alexander Mellman, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marin Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lt-col-alexander-mellman-the-commanding-officer-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marin-image611468315.htmlRF2XEPP23–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Alexander Mellman, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marin
Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 out of Marine Corps Air Station Mir Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-from-marine-fighter-attack-image69745073.htmlRME1D4FD–Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 out of Marine Corps Air Station Mir
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, launches from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Fleet Flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth during operations September 12, 2021 in the Western Pacific Ocean. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-stealth-fighter-jet-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-211-launches-from-the-flight-deck-of-the-royal-navy-fleet-flagship-hms-queen-elizabeth-during-operations-september-12-2021-in-the-western-pacific-ocean-image443204134.htmlRM2GN1KB2–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, launches from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Fleet Flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth during operations September 12, 2021 in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Hand out photo dated July 16, 2020 of An F/A-18C Hornet, from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 sits in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Two US Navy aircraft carriers have resumed rare dual exercises in the South China Sea, the second time this month the massive warships have teamed up in the contested waters. The USS Ronald and USS Nimitz carrier strikes groups, comprising more than 12,000 US military personnel among the two aircraft carriers and their escorting cruisers and destroyers, were operating in the South China Sea as of Friday Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hand-out-photo-dated-july-16-2020-of-an-fa-18c-hornet-from-the-death-rattlers-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-323-sits-in-the-hangar-bay-of-the-aircraft-carrier-uss-nimitz-cvn-68-two-us-navy-aircraft-carriers-have-resumed-rare-dual-exercises-in-the-south-china-sea-the-second-time-this-month-the-massive-warships-have-teamed-up-in-the-contested-waters-the-uss-ronald-and-uss-nimitz-carrier-strikes-groups-comprising-more-than-12000-us-military-personnel-among-the-two-aircraft-carriers-and-their-escorting-cruisers-and-destroyers-were-operating-in-the-south-china-sea-as-of-friday-image388178327.htmlRM2DFF1BK–Hand out photo dated July 16, 2020 of An F/A-18C Hornet, from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 sits in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Two US Navy aircraft carriers have resumed rare dual exercises in the South China Sea, the second time this month the massive warships have teamed up in the contested waters. The USS Ronald and USS Nimitz carrier strikes groups, comprising more than 12,000 US military personnel among the two aircraft carriers and their escorting cruisers and destroyers, were operating in the South China Sea as of Friday
MINDANAO SEA - U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move a CH-53E Super Stallion from VMM-166 into position for takeoff aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th MEU while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 12, 2018, August 12, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mindanao-sea-us-marines-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-reinforced-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-and-us-navy-sailors-with-the-essex-amphibious-ready-group-arg-move-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-from-vmm-166-into-position-for-takeoff-aboard-the-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-during-search-and-rescue-operations-for-a-missing-marine-attached-to-the-13th-meu-while-on-a-regularly-scheduled-deployment-of-the-essex-arg-and-13th-meu-august-12-2018-august-12-2018-the-essex-arg-13th-meu-is-currently-deployed-to-the-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-u-image218404588.htmlRMPK957T–MINDANAO SEA - U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move a CH-53E Super Stallion from VMM-166 into position for takeoff aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th MEU while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 12, 2018, August 12, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U.
Sept 11, 2010: The VMFA-314 Black Knights from Miramar, California perform a flyover before the contest between the Texas AM Aggies and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Kyle Field in College Station Texas. Texas A&M won 48 -16. (Credit Image: © Donald Page/Southcreek Global/ZUMApress.com) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sept-11-2010-the-vmfa-314-black-knights-from-miramar-california-perform-image63128157.htmlRMDJKMH1–Sept 11, 2010: The VMFA-314 Black Knights from Miramar, California perform a flyover before the contest between the Texas AM Aggies and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Kyle Field in College Station Texas. Texas A&M won 48 -16. (Credit Image: © Donald Page/Southcreek Global/ZUMApress.com)
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-12) – Marine Aircraft Group 41 - 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off over a Marine during exercise Noble Jaguar 2021 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. Joint exercises allow the 18th Wing and sister services to build and maintain familiarity with one another, strengthening cooperation across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-assigned-to-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-112-vmfa-12-marine-aircraft-group-41-4th-marine-aircraft-wing-takes-off-over-a-marine-during-exercise-noble-jaguar-2021-at-kadena-air-base-japan-sept-29-2021-joint-exercises-allow-the-18th-wing-and-sister-services-to-build-and-maintain-familiarity-with-one-another-strengthening-cooperation-across-the-board-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-cesar-j-navarro-image447331684.htmlRM2GYNM3G–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-12) – Marine Aircraft Group 41 - 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off over a Marine during exercise Noble Jaguar 2021 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. Joint exercises allow the 18th Wing and sister services to build and maintain familiarity with one another, strengthening cooperation across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepare to refuel an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-prepare-to-refuel-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image533989751.htmlRM2P0N9AF–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepare to refuel an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom 152284 (msn 1065, unit code 'MG', call-sign '12') of VMFA-321 Built as McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom 152284 and redesignated F-4B-23-MC in 1962. Upgraded to F-4N. 1979: with VMFA-321. 27 July 1979: Crashed near Twenty-Nine Palms, CA after a collision with F-4N 151413. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-marine-corps-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4n-phantom-152284-msn-1065-unit-code-mg-call-sign-12-of-vmfa-321-built-as-mcdonnell-f4h-1-phantom-152284-and-redesignated-f-4b-23-mc-in-1962-upgraded-to-f-4n-1979-with-vmfa-321-27-july-1979-crashed-near-twenty-nine-palms-ca-after-a-collision-with-f-4n-151413-image560784126.htmlRM2RG9WTE–United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom 152284 (msn 1065, unit code 'MG', call-sign '12') of VMFA-321 Built as McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom 152284 and redesignated F-4B-23-MC in 1962. Upgraded to F-4N. 1979: with VMFA-321. 27 July 1979: Crashed near Twenty-Nine Palms, CA after a collision with F-4N 151413.
Pacific Ocean. 12th Dec, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean to conduct a simulated expeditionary strike mission, December. 12, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Credit Image: © Amelia Kang/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-12th-dec-2023-a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-attached-to-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-225-15th-marine-expeditionary-unit-prepares-to-take-off-from-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-boxer-lhd-4-in-the-pacific-ocean-to-conduct-a-simulated-expeditionary-strike-mission-december-12-2023-the-15th-meu-is-currently-embarked-aboard-the-boxer-amphibious-ready-group-conducting-integrated-training-and-routine-operations-in-us-3rd-fleet-credit-image-amelia-kangus-marineszuma-press-wire-editorial-usage-only!-not-for-commercial-usage!-image591582255.htmlRM2WACW5K–Pacific Ocean. 12th Dec, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean to conduct a simulated expeditionary strike mission, December. 12, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Credit Image: © Amelia Kang/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Col. Frank Latt signals from an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-col-frank-latt-signals-from-an-fa-18c-hornet-175566859.htmlRMM5HN8Y–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Col. Frank Latt signals from an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
Aerial of a US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-115 (VMFA-115), Silver Eagles, Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles (wing tips), a GBU-12 (left), and a MK-83 1,000 lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Country: Unknown Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/aerial-of-a-us-marine-corps-usmc-fa-18-hornet-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-115-vmfa-115-silver-eagles-beaufort-south-carolina-sc-armed-with-aim-9-sidewinder-missiles-wing-tips-a-gbu-12-left-and-a-mk-83-1000-lbs-joint-direct-attack-munition-jdam-during-operation-iraqi-freedom-country-unknown-image505116636.htmlRM2M9P1BT–Aerial of a US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-115 (VMFA-115), Silver Eagles, Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles (wing tips), a GBU-12 (left), and a MK-83 1,000 lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Country: Unknown
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Alexander Mellman, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marin Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lt-col-alexander-mellman-the-commanding-officer-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marin-image611468316.htmlRF2XEPP24–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Alexander Mellman, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marin
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jets, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, perform preflight checks before flight operations on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Fleet Flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth during operations September 12, 2021 in the Western Pacific Ocean. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-stealth-fighter-jets-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-211-perform-preflight-checks-before-flight-operations-on-the-flight-deck-of-the-royal-navy-fleet-flagship-hms-queen-elizabeth-during-operations-september-12-2021-in-the-western-pacific-ocean-image443204126.htmlRM2GN1KAP–U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jets, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, perform preflight checks before flight operations on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Fleet Flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth during operations September 12, 2021 in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Sept 11, 2010: The VMFA-314 Black Knights from Miramar, California perform a flyover before the contest between the Texas AM Aggies and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Kyle Field in College Station Texas. Texas A&M won 48 -16. (Credit Image: © Donald Page/Southcreek Global/ZUMApress.com) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sept-11-2010-the-vmfa-314-black-knights-from-miramar-california-perform-image63128123.htmlRMDJKMFR–Sept 11, 2010: The VMFA-314 Black Knights from Miramar, California perform a flyover before the contest between the Texas AM Aggies and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Kyle Field in College Station Texas. Texas A&M won 48 -16. (Credit Image: © Donald Page/Southcreek Global/ZUMApress.com)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jesse McGough, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-12) – Marine Aircraft Group 41 - 4th Marine Aircraft Wing F/A 18 Hornet pilot, parks a Hornet during exercise Noble Jaguar 2021, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. Exercise Noble Jaguar 2021 is a joint exercise with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Navy 7th Fleet. The 18th Wing refueled and provided hangars for VMFA-12 and their aircraft during the exercise, helping sister services maintain combat readiness and demonstrate U.S. resolve to protect the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by A Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-maj-jesse-mcgough-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-112-vmfa-12-marine-aircraft-group-41-4th-marine-aircraft-wing-fa-18-hornet-pilot-parks-a-hornet-during-exercise-noble-jaguar-2021-at-kadena-air-base-japan-sept-29-2021-exercise-noble-jaguar-2021-is-a-joint-exercise-with-the-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-and-us-navy-7th-fleet-the-18th-wing-refueled-and-provided-hangars-for-vmfa-12-and-their-aircraft-during-the-exercise-helping-sister-services-maintain-combat-readiness-and-demonstrate-us-resolve-to-protect-the-indo-pacific-region-us-air-force-photo-by-a-image447331687.htmlRM2GYNM3K–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jesse McGough, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-12) – Marine Aircraft Group 41 - 4th Marine Aircraft Wing F/A 18 Hornet pilot, parks a Hornet during exercise Noble Jaguar 2021, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. Exercise Noble Jaguar 2021 is a joint exercise with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Navy 7th Fleet. The 18th Wing refueled and provided hangars for VMFA-12 and their aircraft during the exercise, helping sister services maintain combat readiness and demonstrate U.S. resolve to protect the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by A
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-refuels-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553431033.htmlRM2R4AXX1–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
At Sea. 25th May, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, May 25, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/at-sea-25th-may-2022-a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-launches-from-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-tripoli-lha-7-while-underway-may-25-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-based-out-of-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-are-conducting-flight-operations-in-support-of-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image471421035.htmlRM2JAY29F–At Sea. 25th May, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, May 25, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
1007125964B-439 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2010) A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 flies a mission to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1007125964b-439-pacific-ocean-july-12-2010-a-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-assigned-to-the-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-224-flies-a-mission-to-support-rim-of-the-pacific-rimpac-2010-exercises-rimpac-is-a-biennial-multinational-exercise-designed-to-strengthen-regional-partnerships-and-improve-multinational-interoperability-us-air-force-image571054980.htmlRM2T51PCM–1007125964B-439 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2010) A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 flies a mission to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Air Force
U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Hannah Slusher an aviation supply clerk with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 poses for a picture during the a flight departing from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-corps-cpl-hannah-slusher-an-aviation-supply-clerk-with-marine-wing-headquarters-squadron-2-poses-for-a-picture-during-the-a-flight-departing-from-joint-base-pearl-harbor-hickam-hawaii-march-12-2022-the-kc-130j-super-hercules-transported-marines-and-equipment-from-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-to-hawaii-as-part-of-their-unit-deployment-program-image502516874.htmlRM2M5FHB6–U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Hannah Slusher an aviation supply clerk with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 poses for a picture during the a flight departing from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jackson Stewart, a pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st M Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-jackson-stewart-a-pilot-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-224-marine-aircraft-group-mag-12-1st-m-image604843112.htmlRF2X40YFM–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jackson Stewart, a pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st M
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft taxi the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Exercise Noble Fusion, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. VMFA-12 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-taxi-the-runway-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-during-exercise-noble-fusion-feb-4-2022-noble-fusion-demonstrates-that-navy-and-marine-corps-forward-deployed-stand-in-naval-expeditionary-forces-can-rapidly-aggregate-marine-expeditionary-unitamphibious-ready-group-teams-at-sea-along-with-a-carrier-strike-group-as-well-as-other-joint-force-elements-and-allies-in-order-to-conduct-lethal-sea-denial-operations-seize-key-maritime-terrain-guarantee-freedom-of-movement-and-create-advantage-for-us-partner-and-allied-forces-vmfa-12-image459563232.htmlRM2HKJWGG–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft taxi the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Exercise Noble Fusion, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. VMFA-12
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Douglas Kansier, executive officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, approaches his aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-maj-douglas-kansier-executive-officer-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-approaches-his-aircraft-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image533544738.htmlRM2P011N6–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Douglas Kansier, executive officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, approaches his aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan. 16th Nov, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps aircraft ordnance technicians with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, load AIM-120 missiles onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 15, 2021. Marines with VMFA-112, based out of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas are on a rotational unit deployment program at MCAS Iwakuni to maintain regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iwakuni-yamaguchi-japan-16th-nov-2021-us-marine-corps-aircraft-ordnance-technicians-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-112-load-aim-120-missiles-onto-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-aboard-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-nov-15-2021-marines-with-vmfa-112-based-out-of-naval-air-station-joint-reserve-base-fort-worth-texas-are-on-a-rotational-unit-deployment-program-at-mcas-iwakuni-to-maintain-regional-stability-and-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image452442754.htmlRM2H82F9P–Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan. 16th Nov, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps aircraft ordnance technicians with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, load AIM-120 missiles onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 15, 2021. Marines with VMFA-112, based out of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas are on a rotational unit deployment program at MCAS Iwakuni to maintain regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-lt-gen-william-beydler-commander-marine-corps-175566843.htmlRMM5HN8B–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joseph Orskey, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, attends a brief before takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-joseph-orskey-a-kc-130j-super-hercules-pilot-with-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-vmgr-252-attends-a-brief-before-takeoff-at-joint-base-pearl-harbor-hickam-hawaii-march-12-2022-the-kc-130j-super-hercules-transported-marines-and-equipment-from-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-to-hawaii-as-part-of-their-unit-deployment-program-image502516880.htmlRM2M5FHBC–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joseph Orskey, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, attends a brief before takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-marine-aircraft-group-mag-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wi-image608811454.htmlRF2XADN66–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wi
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-addison-dishart-a-pilot-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-prepares-to-taxi-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727526.htmlRM2MANTHA–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, greets Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-addison-dishart-a-pilot-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-greets-marines-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image534642272.htmlRM2P1R1JT–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, greets Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
Pacific Ocean. 27th Oct, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 fly armed and in formation over the Pacific Ocean October. 27, 2022. VMFA-312 conducts exercises as a part of Marine Aircraft Group 12s unit deployment program to reinforce the group's readiness and capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-27th-oct-2022-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-312-fly-armed-and-in-formation-over-the-pacific-ocean-october-27-2022-vmfa-312-conducts-exercises-as-a-part-of-marine-aircraft-group-12s-unit-deployment-program-to-reinforce-the-groups-readiness-and-capabilities-in-the-indo-pacific-region-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image490698440.htmlRM2KE96T8–Pacific Ocean. 27th Oct, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 fly armed and in formation over the Pacific Ocean October. 27, 2022. VMFA-312 conducts exercises as a part of Marine Aircraft Group 12s unit deployment program to reinforce the group's readiness and capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-lt-gen-william-beydler-commander-marine-corps-175566842.htmlRMM5HN8A–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Rebecca Reynolds, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, checks flight plans before takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-rebecca-reynolds-a-kc-130j-super-hercules-pilot-with-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-vmgr-252-checks-flight-plans-before-takeoff-at-joint-base-pearl-harbor-hickam-hawaii-march-12-2022-the-kc-130j-super-hercules-transported-marines-and-equipment-from-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-to-hawaii-as-part-of-their-unit-deployment-program-image502516873.htmlRM2M5FHB5–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Rebecca Reynolds, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, checks flight plans before takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-marine-aircraft-group-mag-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wi-image607608154.htmlRF2X8EXB6–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wi
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-refuels-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727804.htmlRM2MANTY8–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-refuels-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image534545667.htmlRM2P1JJCK–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
Obitama, Ibaraki, Japan. 14th Dec, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are parked at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2021. Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 are operating at Hyakuri Air Base as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/obitama-ibaraki-japan-14th-dec-2021-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-are-parked-at-hyakuri-air-base-japan-dec-14-2021-marine-wing-communications-squadron-18-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-112-marine-wing-support-squadron-171-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-are-operating-at-hyakuri-air-base-as-part-of-the-aviation-training-relocation-program-to-strengthen-the-us-japan-alliance-credit-us-armyzuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image454975680.htmlRM2HC5X3C–Obitama, Ibaraki, Japan. 14th Dec, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are parked at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2021. Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 are operating at Hyakuri Air Base as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command presents a coin to Cpl. Devin Cook, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-lt-gen-william-beydler-commander-marine-corps-175566844.htmlRMM5HN8C–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command presents a coin to Cpl. Devin Cook, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joseph Orskey, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, discusses flight plans with the crew after departing from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-joseph-orskey-a-kc-130j-super-hercules-pilot-with-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-252-discusses-flight-plans-with-the-crew-after-departing-from-joint-base-pearl-harbor-hickam-hawaii-march-12-2022-the-kc-130j-super-hercules-transported-marines-and-equipment-from-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-to-hawaii-as-part-of-their-unit-deployment-program-image502516888.htmlRM2M5FHBM–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joseph Orskey, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, discusses flight plans with the crew after departing from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2022. The KC-130J Super Hercules transported Marines and equipment from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 to Hawaii as part of their unit deployment program.
U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Ai Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-224-marine-aircraft-group-mag-12-1st-marine-ai-image604843213.htmlRF2X40YK9–U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Ai
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-121-arrive-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-jackson-ricker-image460630951.htmlRM2HNBFDB–U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, greets Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-addison-dishart-a-pilot-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-greets-marines-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553435645.htmlRM2R4B4PN–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, greets Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia. 10th Aug, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 arrives at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 10, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/raaf-base-tindal-northern-territory-australia-10th-aug-2022-a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-242-arrives-at-royal-australian-air-force-base-tindal-australia-aug-10-2022-us-marines-with-marine-aircraft-group-12-are-conducting-unit-level-training-in-australia-to-maintain-readiness-test-expeditionary-capabilities-and-increase-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-in-the-indo-pacific-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image479100391.htmlRM2JRCWC7–RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia. 10th Aug, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 arrives at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 10, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command speaks to Cpl. Aaron Barrera, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-lt-gen-william-beydler-commander-marine-corps-175566846.htmlRMM5HN8E–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Gen. William Beydler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command speaks to Cpl. Aaron Barrera, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the fo’c’sle of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
A U.S. Marine with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 secures an AGM-84D Harpoon missile onto a crane during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-secures-an-agm-84d-harpoon-missile-onto-a-crane-during-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634001.htmlRM2M5MXP9–A U.S. Marine with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 secures an AGM-84D Harpoon missile onto a crane during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-224-marine-aircraft-group-mag-12-1st-marine-image604843094.htmlRF2X40YF2–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727793.htmlRM2MANTXW–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-addison-dishart-a-pilot-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-prepares-to-taxi-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image534436224.htmlRM2P1DJT0–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia. 12th Aug, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Munachimso Metu, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, prepares ordnance at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August. 12, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/raaf-base-tindal-northern-territory-australia-12th-aug-2022-us-marine-corps-lance-cpl-munachimso-metu-an-aviation-ordnance-technician-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-242-prepares-ordnance-at-royal-australian-air-force-base-tindal-australia-august-12-2022-us-marines-with-marine-aircraft-group-12-are-conducting-unit-level-training-in-australia-to-maintain-readiness-test-expeditionary-capabilities-and-increase-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-in-the-indo-pacific-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image478637105.htmlRM2JPKPE9–RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia. 12th Aug, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Munachimso Metu, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, prepares ordnance at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August. 12, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bordo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 observes an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA-121. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/yoshihiko-fukuda-mayor-of-iwakuni-city-japan-and-us-marine-corps-lt-col-j-t-bordo-commanding-officer-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-12-observes-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-at-marine-corps-air-station-mcas-yuma-arizona-oct-24-2016-the-demonstration-of-the-f-35b-gave-fukuda-a-better-understanding-of-the-aircraft-and-its-capabilities-this-event-helped-fukuda-better-understand-the-capabilities-of-vmfa-121-image226530379.htmlRMR4F9PK–Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bordo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 observes an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA-121.
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-load-an-aim-9x-sidewinder-missile-onto-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-during-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634043.htmlRM2M5MXRR–U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-signals-to-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-on-the-flight-line-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727512.htmlRM2MANTGT–A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-addison-dishart-a-pilot-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-prepares-to-taxi-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553428075.htmlRM2R4AR4B–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Addison Dishart, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. 16th June, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean Dolan, an F/A-18 Hornet pilot, left, and Capt. Raymond Rickenbach, an F/A-18D Hornet weapons system officer with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 conduct pre-flight inspections in an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base Guam, June 14, 2022, to participate in a joint maritime strike to demonstrate service components fires and effects capabilities in the maritime environment during exercise Valiant Shield 22 (VS 22). Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/andersen-air-force-base-guam-16th-june-2022-us-marine-corps-capt-sean-dolan-an-fa-18-hornet-pilot-left-and-capt-raymond-rickenbach-an-fa-18d-hornet-weapons-system-officer-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-conduct-pre-flight-inspections-in-an-fa-18d-hornet-aircraft-at-andersen-air-force-base-guam-june-14-2022-to-participate-in-a-joint-maritime-strike-to-demonstrate-service-components-fires-and-effects-capabilities-in-the-maritime-environment-during-exercise-valiant-shield-22-vs-22-exercises-such-as-valiant-shield-allows-the-indo-pacific-command-image474091221.htmlRM2JF8M59–Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. 16th June, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean Dolan, an F/A-18 Hornet pilot, left, and Capt. Raymond Rickenbach, an F/A-18D Hornet weapons system officer with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 conduct pre-flight inspections in an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base Guam, June 14, 2022, to participate in a joint maritime strike to demonstrate service components fires and effects capabilities in the maritime environment during exercise Valiant Shield 22 (VS 22). Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bordo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 observes an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA-121. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/yoshihiko-fukuda-mayor-of-iwakuni-city-japan-and-us-marine-corps-lt-col-j-t-bordo-commanding-officer-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-12-observes-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-at-marine-corps-air-station-mcas-yuma-arizona-oct-24-2016-the-demonstration-of-the-f-35b-gave-fukuda-a-better-understanding-of-the-aircraft-and-its-capabilities-this-event-helped-fukuda-better-understand-the-capabilities-of-vmfa-121-image226530380.htmlRMR4F9PM–Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bordo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 observes an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA-121.
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 offload an AGM-84D Harpoon missile from an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-offload-an-agm-84d-harpoon-missile-from-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-during-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634029.htmlRM2M5MXR9–U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 offload an AGM-84D Harpoon missile from an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-prepares-to-taxi-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727475.htmlRM2MANTFF–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and VMFA-242 prepare for flight operations at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 15, 2022. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-pilots-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-and-vmfa-242-prepare-for-flight-operations-at-royal-australian-air-force-base-tindal-australia-aug-15-2022-marines-with-marine-aircraft-group-12-are-conducting-unit-level-training-in-australia-to-maintain-readiness-test-expeditionary-capabilities-and-increase-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-in-the-indo-pacific-image507942559.htmlRM2MEANWK–U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and VMFA-242 prepare for flight operations at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 15, 2022. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. 28th May, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 conducts aerial refueling with an Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2022. Marines with VMFA(AW)-533 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to enhance squadron readiness and conduct joint-level training as part of an Aviation Training Relocation Program. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/andersen-air-force-base-guam-28th-may-2022-a-us-marine-corps-fa-18c-hornet-aircraft-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-conducts-aerial-refueling-with-an-air-national-guard-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-with-the-506th-expeditionary-air-refueling-squadron-over-the-pacific-ocean-may-28-2022-marines-with-vmfaaw-533-traveled-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-to-andersen-air-force-base-guam-to-enhance-squadron-readiness-and-conduct-joint-level-training-as-part-of-an-aviation-training-relocation-program-credit-image-us-marineszuma-press-wi-image472242791.htmlRM2JC8EDY–Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. 28th May, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 conducts aerial refueling with an Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2022. Marines with VMFA(AW)-533 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to enhance squadron readiness and conduct joint-level training as part of an Aviation Training Relocation Program. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wi
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bordo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 observes an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA-121. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/yoshihiko-fukuda-mayor-of-iwakuni-city-japan-and-us-marine-corps-lt-col-j-t-bordo-commanding-officer-of-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-12-observes-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-at-marine-corps-air-station-mcas-yuma-arizona-oct-24-2016-the-demonstration-of-the-f-35b-gave-fukuda-a-better-understanding-of-the-aircraft-and-its-capabilities-this-event-helped-fukuda-better-understand-the-capabilities-of-vmfa-121-image226530381.htmlRMR4F9PN–Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bordo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 observes an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA-121.
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 is staged at the combat aircraft loading area for a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-is-staged-at-the-combat-aircraft-loading-area-for-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634046.htmlRM2M5MXRX–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 is staged at the combat aircraft loading area for a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-signals-to-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-on-the-flight-line-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727516.htmlRM2MANTH0–A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553393953.htmlRM2R497HN–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lance Cpl. Dianna Abril stands on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-lance-cpl-dianna-abril-stands-on-an-fa-18c-175861374.htmlRMM634YA–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lance Cpl. Dianna Abril stands on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft pilots with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 prepare to taxi back to their hangar after taking part in a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-pilots-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-prepare-to-taxi-back-to-their-hangar-after-taking-part-in-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634000.htmlRM2M5MXP8–U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft pilots with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 prepare to taxi back to their hangar after taking part in a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 taxi the flight line prior to takeoff from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-taxi-the-flight-line-prior-to-takeoff-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727822.htmlRM2MANTYX–U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 taxi the flight line prior to takeoff from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image532551624.htmlRM2NXBR0T–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lance Cpl. Dianna Abril tightens the screws on a panel on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arabian-gulf-feb-12-2018-lance-cpl-dianna-abril-tightens-the-screws-175861370.htmlRMM634Y6–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lance Cpl. Dianna Abril tightens the screws on a panel on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
A U.S. Marine with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 loads an AGM-84D Harpoon missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-loads-an-agm-84d-harpoon-missile-onto-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-during-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634032.htmlRM2M5MXRC–A U.S. Marine with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 loads an AGM-84D Harpoon missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-calah-thompson-image505727114.htmlRM2MANT2J–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image533727368.htmlRM2P09AKM–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, welcomes Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 as they begin their Unit Deployment Program with 1st MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26th, 2018. VMFA(AW)-533 is currently under Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st MAW. The UDP is a rotational tour within another unit meant to increase skill sets in different areas of operation. Weidley is a native of Lima, Pennsylvania. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/brig-gen-thomas-d-weidley-commanding-general-of-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-welcomes-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-533-as-they-begin-their-unit-deployment-program-with-1st-maw-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-26th-2018-vmfaaw-533-is-currently-under-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-maw-the-udp-is-a-rotational-tour-within-another-unit-meant-to-increase-skill-sets-in-different-areas-of-operation-weidley-is-a-native-of-lima-pennsylvania-image180155502.htmlRMMD2P52–Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, welcomes Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 as they begin their Unit Deployment Program with 1st MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26th, 2018. VMFA(AW)-533 is currently under Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st MAW. The UDP is a rotational tour within another unit meant to increase skill sets in different areas of operation. Weidley is a native of Lima, Pennsylvania.
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-load-an-aim-120-advanced-medium-range-air-to-air-missile-onto-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-during-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634038.htmlRM2M5MXRJ–U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-121-load-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-jackson-ricker-image460630914.htmlRM2HNBFC2–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-signals-to-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-on-the-flight-line-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image535960585.htmlRM2P3Y35D–A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-prepares-to-land-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-19-2017-vmfa-121-conducted-a-permanent-change-of-station-to-mcas-iwakuni-from-mcas-yuma-ariz-and-now-belongs-to-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-the-f-35b-lightning-ii-is-a-fifth-generation-fighter-which-is-the-worlds-first-operational-supersonic-short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing-aircraft-the-f-35b-brings-strategic-agility-operational-flexibility-and-tactical-supremacy-to-iii-mef-with-a-mission-radi-image230115628.htmlRMRAAJR8–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-load-an-aim-120-advanced-medium-range-air-to-air-missile-onto-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-during-a-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502634041.htmlRM2M5MXRN–U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 conduct post-flight checks on an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-121-conduct-post-flight-checks-on-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-jackson-ricker-image460630918.htmlRM2HNBFC6–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 conduct post-flight checks on an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image531799791.htmlRM2NW5G1K–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-prepares-to-land-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-19-2017-vmfa-121-conducted-a-permanent-change-of-station-to-mcas-iwakuni-from-mcas-yuma-ariz-and-now-belongs-to-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-the-f-35b-lightning-ii-is-a-fifth-generation-fighter-which-is-the-worlds-first-operational-supersonic-short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing-aircraft-the-f-35b-brings-strategic-agility-operational-flexibility-and-tactical-supremacy-to-iii-mef-with-a-mission-radi-image230115623.htmlRMRAAJR3–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-all-weather-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfaaw-533-load-an-aim-120-advanced-medium-range-air-to-air-missile-onto-an-fa-18-hornet-aircraft-during-loading-exercise-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-28-2022-vmfaaw-533-conducted-the-exercise-to-practice-loading-checking-and-troubleshooting-live-ordnance-in-order-to-increase-operational-readiness-and-better-prepare-the-air-station-to-quickly-respond-to-contingencies-within-the-indo-pacific-area-of-responsibility-image502633997.htmlRM2M5MXP5–U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2022. VMFA(AW)-533 conducted the exercise to practice loading, checking, and troubleshooting live ordnance in order to increase operational readiness and better prepare the air station to quickly respond to contingencies within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 await the arrival of F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-await-the-arrival-of-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-jackson-ricker-image460630907.htmlRM2HNBFBR–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 await the arrival of F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553349211.htmlRM2R476FR–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-prepares-to-land-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-19-2017-vmfa-121-conducted-a-permanent-change-of-station-to-mcas-iwakuni-from-mcas-yuma-ariz-and-now-belongs-to-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-the-f-35b-lightning-ii-is-a-fifth-generation-fighter-which-is-the-worlds-first-operational-supersonic-short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing-aircraft-the-f-35b-brings-strategic-agility-operational-flexibility-and-tactical-supremacy-to-iii-mef-with-a-mission-radi-image230115625.htmlRMRAAJR5–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Derek Brannon, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, speaks with Cpl. Dawson Quistorff, an inventory management specialist, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 1, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, commander of United States Forces Japan, visited squadrons at MCAS Iwakuni to better understand the air station’s commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance and level of military readiness. MCAS Iwakuni is an advanced naval base which provides positional advantage, strengthens strategic alliances, and supports fleet operations and naval campaigns. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-col-derek-brannon-commanding-officer-of-marine-aircraft-group-12-speaks-with-cpl-dawson-quistorff-an-inventory-management-specialist-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-march-1-2022-us-air-force-lt-gen-ricky-n-rupp-commander-of-united-states-forces-japan-visited-squadrons-at-mcas-iwakuni-to-better-understand-the-air-stations-commitment-to-the-us-japan-alliance-and-level-of-military-readiness-mcas-iwakuni-is-an-advanced-naval-base-which-provides-positional-advantage-strengthens-strategic-alliances-and-supports-fleet-operations-and-naval-campaigns-image502446402.htmlRM2M5CBEA–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Derek Brannon, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, speaks with Cpl. Dawson Quistorff, an inventory management specialist, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 1, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, commander of United States Forces Japan, visited squadrons at MCAS Iwakuni to better understand the air station’s commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance and level of military readiness. MCAS Iwakuni is an advanced naval base which provides positional advantage, strengthens strategic alliances, and supports fleet operations and naval campaigns.
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-121-load-ordnance-onto-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-jackson-ricker-image460630940.htmlRM2HNBFD0–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-takes-off-from-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553324963.htmlRM2R463HR–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-prepares-to-land-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-19-2017-vmfa-121-conducted-a-permanent-change-of-station-to-mcas-iwakuni-from-mcas-yuma-ariz-and-now-belongs-to-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-the-f-35b-lightning-ii-is-a-fifth-generation-fighter-which-is-the-worlds-first-operational-supersonic-short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing-aircraft-the-f-35b-brings-strategic-agility-operational-flexibility-and-tactical-supremacy-to-iii-mef-with-a-mission-radi-image230115620.htmlRMRAAJR0–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II’s with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 fly near Mt. Fuji, Japan, March 23, 2022. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 supported Marines with VMFA-121 during a training flight simulating close air support at Camp Fuji, Japan. Marine Corps aviation routinely conducts training throughout the region to remain combat-ready in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific and to demonstrate our commitment to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the U.S. and Japan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-iis-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-fly-near-mt-fuji-japan-march-23-2022-marines-with-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-152-supported-marines-with-vmfa-121-during-a-training-flight-simulating-close-air-support-at-camp-fuji-japan-marine-corps-aviation-routinely-conducts-training-throughout-the-region-to-remain-combat-ready-in-support-of-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-and-to-demonstrate-our-commitment-to-the-treaty-of-mutual-cooperation-and-security-between-the-us-and-japan-image502614319.htmlRM2M5M1KB–U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II’s with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 fly near Mt. Fuji, Japan, March 23, 2022. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 supported Marines with VMFA-121 during a training flight simulating close air support at Camp Fuji, Japan. Marine Corps aviation routinely conducts training throughout the region to remain combat-ready in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific and to demonstrate our commitment to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the U.S. and Japan.
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 conduct post-flight checks on an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-121-conduct-post-flight-checks-on-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-at-kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-feb-2-2022-marines-with-vmfa-121-and-marine-aviation-logistics-squadron-12-conducted-annual-unit-level-training-and-practiced-loading-ordnance-onto-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-increasing-capability-while-reducing-time-on-the-ground-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-jackson-ricker-image460630917.htmlRM2HNBFC5–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 conduct post-flight checks on an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-242-signals-to-an-f-35b-lightning-ii-aircraft-on-the-flight-line-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-12-2023-marines-with-vmfa-242-will-take-part-in-their-first-deployment-in-support-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-since-becoming-fully-operationally-capable-in-2022-image553399827.htmlRM2R49F3F–A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2023 Marines with VMFA-242 will take part in their first deployment in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit since becoming fully operationally capable in 2022.
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-121-prepares-to-land-at-marine-corps-air-station-iwakuni-japan-jan-19-2017-vmfa-121-conducted-a-permanent-change-of-station-to-mcas-iwakuni-from-mcas-yuma-ariz-and-now-belongs-to-marine-aircraft-group-12-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-the-f-35b-lightning-ii-is-a-fifth-generation-fighter-which-is-the-worlds-first-operational-supersonic-short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing-aircraft-the-f-35b-brings-strategic-agility-operational-flexibility-and-tactical-supremacy-to-iii-mef-with-a-mission-radi-image230115622.htmlRMRAAJR2–An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radi
