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    Operation Lightning Strike [Image 2 of 11]

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    A U.S. Marine wearing a purple flight deck helmet marked '20' and digital camouflage uniform with the name tape 'JARAMILLO' observes a Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on a tarmac. The aircraft, numbered '03' and marked 'MARINES', has its rotors spinning in helicopter mode. At least one other personnel is visible in the background near the aircraft.

    CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.06.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly  

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Federico Jaramillo, a pump operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, waits to help refuel an MV-22 Osprey in support of assault support aircraft from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during Operation Lightning Strike, Aug. 6, 2020, at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of the training was to prepare Prospective Weapons and Tactics Instructor (PWTI) students for what to expect when they attend future WTI courses. MWSS 172’s role was to provide the Forward Arming and Refueling Point to expand the combat radius and allow aviation ground support closer to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2020
    Date Posted: 08.12.2020 03:13
    Photo ID: 6306038
    VIRIN: 200806-M-TS451-1002
    Resolution: 2000x1333
    Size: 514.55 KB
    Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 124
    Downloads: 10

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    A military ground crew member in camouflage uniform, purple helmet, and goggles is kneeling on a grassy airstrip giving a hand signal to an aircraft. The aircraft visible is a tiltrotor, identifiable as a V-22 Osprey bearing the number '14' and a 'BEWARE OF BLAST' warning stencil. The scene appears to be a forward operating or expeditionary airstrip during flight operations.
    A U.S. Marine wearing a purple flight deck helmet marked '20' and digital camouflage uniform with the name tape 'JARAMILLO' observes a Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on a tarmac. The aircraft, numbered '03' and marked 'MARINES', has its rotors spinning in helicopter mode. At least one other personnel is visible in the background near the aircraft.
    Two military personnel in flight suits are handling a fuel hose next to a large military helicopter, likely a CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter. The crew members appear to be conducting forward area refueling point (FARP) operations on a grassy field. Warning labels and markings are visible on the aircraft fuselage.
    A military service member in digital camouflage uniform is crouching in a tall grass field, working with what appears to be a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) frame. The individual is wearing a face mask and carrying a backpack, suggesting field operations or equipment deployment. A tower structure is visible in the distant background.
    A military crew member wearing a flight helmet and harness stands at the open rear ramp of a large military helicopter, looking down at a coastal urban area from significant altitude. The scene is dramatically lit with warm golden light from inside the aircraft contrasting against the cooler tones of the cityscape and ocean below. The aerial perspective reveals a dense urban waterfront area with a visible bridge, port infrastructure, and residential buildings.
    A military service member, likely a U.S. Marine based on the MARPAT camouflage uniform and cover, stands on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield at sunset. The individual is wearing full tactical gear including a plate carrier vest, helmet with goggles, and a white cloth face mask. The dramatic sky with storm clouds and a setting sun creates a striking backdrop.
    A group of U.S. Marines in full combat gear and camouflage uniforms are walking across a tarmac toward a military tiltrotor aircraft marked 'MARINES' on its fuselage. The aircraft appears to be a V-22 Osprey, identifiable by its distinctive tail section and markings including 'VMM' unit designation. The scene takes place on a sunny day at what appears to be a military airfield with buildings visible in the background.
    A close-up portrait of a military aviator or aircrew member wearing a flight helmet with integrated communications equipment and a boom microphone. The subject is illuminated by dramatic side lighting against a dark background, with aircraft interior panels visible behind them. The individual appears focused and alert, gazing off to one side.
    Three military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft or transport vehicle. They are wearing combat helmets with digital camouflage patterns, protective eyewear, and face masks. The foreground subject wears a white cloth face mask while the others wear black face coverings.
    A military service member wearing a black face mask, olive green t-shirt, and digital camouflage trousers is handling a large flexible hose or tube on elevated equipment. The individual appears to be performing maintenance or operational duties, likely aboard a military vessel or vehicle. Dog tags are visible around their neck, confirming military affiliation.
    A military service member in digital camouflage uniform is adjusting a face mask while wearing hearing protection and goggles on their helmet. They are standing in front of a large military tactical vehicle, likely a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) or similar heavy military transport. The setting appears to be an outdoor military operational area under a partly cloudy sky.

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