Hokkaido Defense Bureau hosts conference with VMA-542 CO [Image 315 of 322]

CHITOSE AIR BASE, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

12.05.2016

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego 

U.S. Navy           

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col John D. Ferguson, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, addresses his marines before the arrival of four 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 Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

• Date Taken: 12.05.2016
• Date Posted: 12.08.2016 00:55
• Photo ID: 3042164
• VIRIN: 161205-M-ON157-0164
• Resolution: 4813x3209
• Size: 7.28 MB
• Location: CHITOSE AIR BASE, HOKKAIDO, JP