Marines conduct aerial refueling in Finland
KUOPIO, Finland (June 8, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jesse Simmermon, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, maneuvers an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 during aerial refueling over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)
Marines conduct aerial refueling in Finland
KUOPIO, Finland (June 8, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jesse Simmermon, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, maneuvers an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 during aerial refueling over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)