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    Second F-35B Squadron Officially Established in Indo-Pacific Region with the Redesignation Of VMFA-242 [Image 10 of 13]

    Second F-35B Squadron Officially Established in Indo-Pacific Region with the Redesignation Of VMFA-242

    MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    10.16.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing   

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Wyrsch, oncoming commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 speaks at the change of command and re-designation of VMFA(AW)-242 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16. 2020. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew Kelemen, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242, relinquished command to Wyrsch during the re-designation and change of command of VMFA(AW)-242 to (VMFA)-242. VMFA-242’s transition to the F-35B Lightning II brings advanced avionics capabilities to joint, allied, and partner forces in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

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    Date Taken: 10.16.2020
    Date Posted: 10.22.2020 22:07
    Photo ID: 6399144
    VIRIN: 201016-M-JO217-1282
    Resolution: 2261x3391
    Size: 4.2 MB
    Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP

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