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    Coming To The Rescue, Japanese Forces and U.S. Marines Conduct SAREX [Image 3 of 11]

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet fighter jet, marked with the number '22', is positioned on a tarmac in front of arched aircraft hangars. The aircraft appears to be in a taxiing or stationary position on what appears to be a military airfield. The jet is equipped with external fuel tanks and possibly weapons or sensor pods under its wings.

    IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    04.27.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryant Rodriguez 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 prepares for takeoff during a bilateral search and rescue exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Apr. 27, 2021. The exercise allows U.S. and Japanese forces to quickly and effectively conduct search and rescue operations while strengthening the partnership between Marines and JASDF personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryant Rodriguez)

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    Date Taken: 04.27.2021
    Date Posted: 04.28.2021 04:18
    Photo ID: 6619299
    VIRIN: 210427-M-ST088-1039
    Resolution: 5661x3184
    Size: 7.23 MB
    Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A man wearing a green military flight suit is speaking on a corded telephone at what appears to be a desk or counter in a military facility. He has two visible patches on his flight suit, including a red circular patch on his left shoulder. The setting appears to be an administrative or operations area within a military installation.
    A military pilot sits in the cockpit of a fighter jet, wearing a full flight helmet and oxygen mask. The aircraft fuselage displays the name 'MAJ E.D. RHEINHART' with the call sign 'TUCKER' in stenciled lettering. The image appears to be taken inside or just outside a hangar, capturing a pre-flight or post-flight moment.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet fighter jet, marked with the number '22', is positioned on a tarmac in front of arched aircraft hangars. The aircraft appears to be in a taxiing or stationary position on what appears to be a military airfield. The jet is equipped with external fuel tanks and possibly weapons or sensor pods under its wings.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet marked 'VMFA-232' and numbered '16' is taxiing on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft is in a gray paint scheme with red-tipped tail fins and appears to be carrying external fuel tanks and possibly ordnance. A large aircraft hangar and mountainous terrain are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet jet fighter is captured in level flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft displays the modex number '16' on the fuselage and tail code 'WT' with a red-topped vertical stabilizer, indicating a specific naval aviation squadron. The aircraft appears to be carrying external stores including what appears to be a targeting pod and other ordnance or fuel tanks.
    A military jet fighter is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft appears to be a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, identifiable by its twin-tail configuration and distinctive red and white tail markings. The landing gear is deployed, suggesting the aircraft is either taking off or preparing to land.
    A military jet fighter aircraft is captured in flight against an overcast, light gray sky. The aircraft appears to be a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, identifiable by its twin tails with distinctive red markings at the tips. The aircraft is flying in a relatively level attitude and appears to be carrying external stores under its wings and fuselage.
    A dark olive/gray military helicopter, identifiable as a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) UH-60J Black Hawk variant, is taxiing on an airfield tarmac. Japanese characters and a serial number (486-4603) are visible on the fuselage. Large military hangars and what appears to be a C-130 transport aircraft are visible in the background.
    The image shows military personnel on an airfield tarmac near a dark gray helicopter bearing a Japanese roundel (red circle) and the partial serial number '88-4'. Four individuals are visible, with two appearing to be flight crew in full flight gear including helmets and survival vests, and two others in standard military uniforms with face masks. The setting appears to be a Japanese military air base with large hangar-style buildings visible in the background.
    A dark gray military rescue helicopter, marked with Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (航空自衛隊) insignia and the number 605, is photographed on a tarmac. The aircraft bears a 'RESCUE' label in yellow and appears to be a UH-60 Black Hawk variant operated by Japan's JASDF. At least one crew member in flight gear is visible through the open side door.
    Three military personnel in olive green flight suits are gathered around a workstation with laptops, appearing to review information or conduct a briefing. All three are wearing face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. They share matching unit patches on their left shoulders depicting a trident and star emblem.

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