Arctic Challenge 19 – VMFA-251 flight line operations [Image 6 of 13]

ROVANIEMI AIR BASE, FINLAND

05.23.2019

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Rowe 

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Earnest Brunelle prepares a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet for takeoff during the Arctic Challenge Exercise 19 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, May 23, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps’ participation in Arctic Challenge 19 ensures interoperability and enables the Marine Corps to globally deploy its forces alongside partner nations and allies. Brunelle, a fixed-wing aircraft safety equipment mechanic, and the aircraft are assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

• Date Taken: 05.23.2019
• Date Posted: 06.03.2019 11:25
• Photo ID: 5402394
• VIRIN: 190523-M-MT228-0232
• Resolution: 4495x2997
• Size: 842.72 KB
• Location: ROVANIEMI AIR BASE, FI