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    Forward; Venom capable of deploying farther than ever before

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    06.14.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Sgt. Juan J. Alcaraz Jr. begins the process of installing auxiliary fuel tanks for the UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 14, 2016. This is the first time in the Fleet Marine Force that the tanks will be installed and used. “With this new gear, we are no kidding ready to fight tonight and win,” said Maj. Carl A. Bailey, the executive officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing through the Unit Deployment Program. Alcaraz, a helicopter crew chief, is with HMLA 469. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere)

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    Date Taken: 06.14.2016
    Date Posted: 06.15.2016 02:19
    Photo ID: 2659632
    VIRIN: 160615-M-RZ020-002
    Resolution: 2784x1856
    Size: 903.91 KB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JP
    Hometown: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US

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