US and Japanese aviation refuelers demonstrate techniques during Orient Shield 14 [Image 1 of 6]

CAMP CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

10.28.2014

Photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo 

New York National Guard

U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned to Company E, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, and Sgt. Yuta Kurita, a crew chief assigned to the JGSDF 7th Aviation unit from Sapporo, Japan, refuel a U.S. AH-64 “Apache” helicopter during Orient Shield 14 here, Oct. 28. The aviation refuelers are supporting Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and JGSDF members from the 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Northern Army conducting field training exercises, Oct. 27 – Nov. 7.

• Date Taken: 10.28.2014
• Date Posted: 10.30.2014 21:21
• Photo ID: 1637587
• VIRIN: 141028-Z-NU174-016
• Resolution: 3560x2848
• Size: 5.48 MB
• Location: CAMP CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JP