U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Averi Burke, left, a native of Washington and a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic, and Maj. Carlo Bonci, a native of Massachusetts and an F-35B Lightning II jet pilot, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, conduct preflight checks in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Norway, Feb. 22, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. Exercise Nordic Response 24 is VMFA-542's first overseas operational exercise as an F-35B Lightning II jet squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)
Date Taken: | 02.22.2024 |
Date Posted: | 02.26.2024 11:14 |
Photo ID: | 8251227 |
VIRIN: | 240222-M-NT273-1065 |
Resolution: | 7007x4674 |
Size: | 13.66 MB |
Location: | TROMS, NO |
Hometown: | VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, US |
Hometown: | WEST BOYLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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