U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Gonzales, right, a native of Skyline, Alabama, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, shows Finnish Air Force Sgt. Janne Korhanen from Fighter Squadron 31, the landing gear of a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet before beginning close air support training with Finnish Air Force Fighter Squadron 31 at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)
Date Taken: | 06.07.2021 |
Date Posted: | 06.14.2021 13:20 |
Photo ID: | 6685699 |
VIRIN: | 210607-M-NU401-1046 |
Resolution: | 4580x3271 |
Size: | 3.96 MB |
Location: | RISSALA AIR BASE, FI |
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