Air Delivered Ground Refueling of Carrier-based F/A-18s [Image 4 of 6]

KUWAIT

11.02.2020

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

201102-M-GW555-1485 KUWAIT (Nov. 2, 2020) - U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response - Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), observe a F/A-18C fighter jet, embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), refuel during an air delivered ground refueling mission in Kuwait, Nov. 2. U.S. Marines are capable of supporting strike warfare by providing an expeditionary Tactical Aircraft Forward Arming and Refueling Point, which extends the range and availability of carrier-based aircraft operations. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver)

• Date Taken: 11.02.2020
• Date Posted: 11.10.2020 10:01
• Photo ID: 6417537
• VIRIN: 201102-M-GW555-1485
• Resolution: 6481x4051
• Size: 14.87 MB
• Location: KW