Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron 71 conducts search, rescue exercise [Image 1 of 10]

MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

10.05.2021

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin 

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Rear Adm. Carl Lahti, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan, flies in a ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft during sea rescue training off the coast of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 5, 2021. The exercise demonstrated Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron 71’s ability to quickly respond to crisis and showcased the aircraft’s air-sea rescue capabilities. All flight operations at MCAS Iwakuni are necessary to maintain a high level of readiness and the sustainment of military operations in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

• Date Taken: 10.05.2021
• Date Posted: 10.13.2021 00:35
• Photo ID: 6880329
• VIRIN: 211005-M-MY099-1004
• Resolution: 6720x4200
• Size: 15.72 MB
• Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP