U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Esteban Mendoza, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, retracts a fuel hose after receiving fuel from a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming and refueling point, on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. A FARP is a point of operations to refuel and rearm U.S. aircrafts outside of a forward operating base. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo- Pacific region. Mendoza is a native of Vallejo, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abigail Godinez)
Date Taken: | 02.14.2024 |
Date Posted: | 02.17.2024 18:52 |
Photo ID: | 8244239 |
VIRIN: | 240214-M-NG717-1120 |
Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
Size: | 2.6 MB |
Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
Hometown: | VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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