U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Andrews, left, executive officer, and Cpl. Jacob Combs, an aircraft electrical system technician, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, shake hands after their flight together in an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft 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. Andrews is a native of Wisconsin and Combs is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Reyes)
Date Taken: | 12.18.2024 |
Date Posted: | 12.26.2024 22:12 |
Photo ID: | 8813921 |
VIRIN: | 241218-M-ER001-1138 |
Resolution: | 5313x3542 |
Size: | 8.55 MB |
Location: | IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP |
Web Views: | 71 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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