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    Lightning strikes at Valiant Shield: F35s in the joint combat environment [Image 6 of 8]

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    A night-vision image captured through what appears to be a night-vision device (NVD), showing a military jet aircraft on what appears to be an airfield or aircraft carrier deck. The circular vignette and green monochromatic rendering are characteristic of image intensifier night-vision optics. Ground crew personnel and runway/deck lighting are visible around the aircraft.

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM

    09.17.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    An F35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 is staged during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sep. 15, 2018. Exercise Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. 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.

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2018
    Date Posted: 09.18.2018 20:33
    Photo ID: 4750251
    VIRIN: 180917-M-ON629-2022
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 1016.46 KB
    Location: ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU

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