U.S. Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 ensure an F/A-18C Hornet is ready for a defensive counter air tactics practice flight with Finnish Air Force Fighter Squadron 31 at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 7, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)
| Date Taken: | 06.07.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2021 08:51 |
| Photo ID: | 6681573 |
| VIRIN: | 210607-M-NU401-1129 |
| Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
| Size: | 3.04 MB |
| Location: | RISSALA AIR BASE, FI |
| Web Views: | 59 |
| Downloads: | 8 |
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