180305-N-KK395-0022 EAST CHINA SEA (Mar. 5, 2018) Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) look on as an F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepares to touch down on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), marking the first time the aircraft has deployed aboard a U.S. Navy ship and with a Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Indo-Pacific. VFMFA-121, assigned under the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, will remain embarked aboard Wasp for a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jessica Bidwell/Released)
Date Taken: | 03.05.2018 |
Date Posted: | 08.28.2018 08:32 |
Photo ID: | 4186297 |
VIRIN: | 180305-N-KK395-0073 |
Resolution: | 4791x3196 |
Size: | 1.26 MB |
Location: | EAST CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 50 |
Downloads: | 16 |
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