U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft prepare for a readiness exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, Japan (July 7, 2022) - The U.S. Air Force 354th Air Expeditionary Wing and Marine Aircraft Group 12 performed a capabilities demonstration during a pre-planned readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2022. The demonstration included five U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets, eight F-35B Lightning IIs, a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, 10 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and 10 F-35A Lightning II aircraft, showcasing a high level of readiness and joint service capability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong) 220707-F-XX992-1160

 

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