Aviation Training Relocation Program [Image 258 of 322]

MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

12.05.2016

Photo by Cpl. James Guillory 

U.S. Navy           

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Major Brandon Eckardt, sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, addresses his marines before the arrival of three of the squadrons AV-8B Harriers to Chitose Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2016. The Harriers will be utilized throughout the duration of this year’s Aviation Training Relocation Program in an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Guillory)

• Date Taken: 12.05.2016
• Date Posted: 12.08.2016 00:45
• Photo ID: 3041969
• VIRIN: 161205-M-AS959-132
• Resolution: 5244x3388
• Size: 10.01 MB
• Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP