31st MEU | VMM-262 (Rein.) conducts Forward Arming and Refueling Point exercise [Image 12 of 12]

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

02.13.2025

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola 

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

A U.S Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes an MV-22B Osprey helicopter’s fuel level during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Landing Zone Dodo, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. A FARP is a multi-discipline operation that increases the speed of maneuver for aerial operations, utilizing expeditionary advanced base operations, enhancing strike capabilities by decreasing the distance required for refueling and rearming while Increasing the range of combined-joint all domain operation capabilities. The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), compromising amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway conducting routine integrated operations in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward- deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operated with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Victor Gurrola)

• Date Taken: 02.13.2025
• Date Posted: 02.23.2025 19:18
• Photo ID: 8882201
• VIRIN: 250214-M-MH864-1006
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 12.13 MB
• Location: CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP