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    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosts capabilities demonstration

    MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    02.27.2023

    Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Hornet taxis during a capabilities demonstration, which included all the squadrons and aircraft types currently stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 27, 2023. The demonstration included a U.S. Marine Corps UC-12W Huron assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters, MCAS Iwakuni; two F-35B Lightning IIs and a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW); three U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets, an F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, E-2 Hawkeye, and C-2 Greyhound assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Five; and one JMSDF US-2, EP-3, OP-3C, UP-3D, U-36A, and MCH-101 assigned to Fleet Air Wing 31, showcasing a high level of readiness and combined capability in support of the U.S. - Japan Alliance and a free and open Indo-Pacific. MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely qualified to enable the Joint Force, either by providing use of the station's collocated harbor and airfield, serving as a staging point for non-organic aircraft operations, or any number of other operational activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

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    Date Taken: 02.27.2023
    Date Posted: 02.27.2023 05:00
    Photo ID: 7651757
    VIRIN: 230227-M-MY099-1221
    Resolution: 9229x5191
    Size: 31.12 MB
    Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP

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