Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121, the “Green Knights,” stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, conduct flight exercises at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Jan.16. The squadron is supporting 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, who are conducting Exercise Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii. The squadron stopped in Hawaii for approximately two weeks while traveling to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for a six-month deployment. “Our job in Marine aviation is dedicated 100 percent to supporting Marines on the ground,” said Maj. Mark Bortnem, executive officer, VMFA (AW)-121. Bortnem expressed that it’s an honor to support infantry Marines who are conducting pre-deployment training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/ Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Callahan)
Date Taken: | 01.16.2012 |
Date Posted: | 02.01.2012 15:18 |
Photo ID: | 517259 |
VIRIN: | 120116-M-JR941-010 |
Resolution: | 4106x1726 |
Size: | 2.64 MB |
Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US |
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