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Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force board an MV-22 osprey during a ACM drill, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed.

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force board an MV-22 osprey during a ACM drill, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed.

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force chain down equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force chain down equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Displays included of F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Osprey and F-35B Lightning II from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forces in Korea. Displays also encompassed a C-1, MC-130J, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JMSDF, along with WACO biplanes and Cessna airplanes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan.

Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Displays included of F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Osprey and F-35B Lightning II from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forces in Korea. Displays also encompassed a C-1, MC-130J, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JMSDF, along with WACO biplanes and Cessna airplanes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan.

Photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse performs aerial demonstrations during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse performs aerial demonstrations during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys and Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys and Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Displays included of F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Osprey and F-35B Lightning II from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forces in Korea. Displays also encompassed a C-1, MC-130J, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JMSDF, along with WACO biplanes and Cessna airplanes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Displays included of F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Osprey and F-35B Lightning II from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forces in Korea. Displays also encompassed a C-1, MC-130J, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JMSDF, along with WACO biplanes and Cessna airplanes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Displays included of F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Osprey and F-35B Lightning II from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forces in Korea. Displays also encompassed a C-1, MC-130J, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JMSDF, along with WACO biplanes and Cessna airplanes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Displays included of F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Osprey and F-35B Lightning II from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forces in Korea. Displays also encompassed a C-1, MC-130J, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JMSDF, along with WACO biplanes and Cessna airplanes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts a level III flight demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts a level III flight demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II flies through the skies above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 3, 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska’s largest and premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, as well as enhance interoperability among the services. The exercise provides real-world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land and response to multiple crises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The F-35B is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II flies through the skies above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 3, 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska’s largest and premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, as well as enhance interoperability among the services. The exercise provides real-world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land and response to multiple crises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The F-35B is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

An SNJ-2 aircraft flies over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 30, 2017. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage World War II aircraft. MCAS Beaufort holds air shows to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.

An SNJ-2 aircraft flies over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 30, 2017. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage World War II aircraft. MCAS Beaufort holds air shows to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Gary Ward performs and aerobatic maneuver in his MX2 aircraft during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Airshow, April 30, 2017. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities.

Gary Ward performs and aerobatic maneuver in his MX2 aircraft during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Airshow, April 30, 2017. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Six SNJ-2 aircraft fly over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 30, 2017. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage World War II aircraft. MCAS Beaufort holds air shows to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.

Six SNJ-2 aircraft fly over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 30, 2017. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage World War II aircraft. MCAS Beaufort holds air shows to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

An AV-8B Harrier II, F/A-18 Hornet and a F-35B Lighting II fly over the 2017 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 30, 2017. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities.

An AV-8B Harrier II, F/A-18 Hornet and a F-35B Lighting II fly over the 2017 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 30, 2017. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

An AV-8B Harrier II flies over the 2017 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 30, 2017. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities.

An AV-8B Harrier II flies over the 2017 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 30, 2017. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, await departure during final exercise two as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 2-17, near Yuma, Arizona, April 27, 2017. This exercise was designed to execute a simulated special operating forces raid while simultaneously supporting regimental combat team objectives and focusing on conducting all six functions of Marine Aviation. WTI was a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons and Tactics One cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, await departure during final exercise two as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 2-17, near Yuma, Arizona, April 27, 2017. This exercise was designed to execute a simulated special operating forces raid while simultaneously supporting regimental combat team objectives and focusing on conducting all six functions of Marine Aviation. WTI was a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons and Tactics One cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare Shaffer

A Republic of Korea F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

A Republic of Korea F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 311 prepare for the AV-8B Harriers to take off during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 311 prepare for the AV-8B Harriers to take off during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the runway as U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers take off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the runway as U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers take off during Exercise Max Thunder 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez