U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vincent Gibson, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, signals to a pilot during preflight checks at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 18, 2024. VMFA-312 is temporarily augmenting MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which aims to provide squadrons stationed in the continental United States with experience training in the Indo-Pacific. High-performing Marines with VMFA-312 were recognized and rewarded with the opportunity to fly in the back seat of an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft. Gibson is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Reyes)
Date Taken: | 12.18.2024 |
Date Posted: | 12.26.2024 22:16 |
Photo ID: | 8813919 |
VIRIN: | 241218-M-ER001-1077 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 10.3 MB |
Location: | IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP |
Web Views: | 73 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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