U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Caleb DiPaola, a fuels Airman assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing Contingency Response Team (146CRT), works with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fuels airmen, overseeing to ensure safe and successful refueling of two South Dakota Air National Guard’s F-16’s with JASDF fuel, while in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 24, Matsushima Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2024. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Francesca Skridulis)
Date Taken: | 06.13.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.21.2024 14:45 |
Photo ID: | 8541626 |
VIRIN: | 240613-Z-CP771-1206 |
Resolution: | 5304x7426 |
Size: | 6.35 MB |
Location: | PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, US |
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