Super Cobra fires AIM-9 missile [Image 318 of 352]

PACIFIC OCEAN

09.18.2016

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal 

U.S. Navy           

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile during a missile exercise as part of Valiant Shield 16, Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2016. VS 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal/ Released)

• Date Taken: 09.18.2016
• Date Posted: 09.27.2016 00:29
• Photo ID: 2881391
• VIRIN: 160918-M-MF313-114
• Resolution: 2575x1717
• Size: 1.64 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN