11th MEU refuels P-8A Poseidon during Noble Fusion [Image 4 of 19]

MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

02.06.2022

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio 

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, Okinawa (Feb. 6, 2022) A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 26, prepare to refuel a P-8A Poseidon at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, in support of Exercise Noble Fusion, Feb. 5, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed, stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner, and allied forces. Naval expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

• Date Taken: 02.06.2022
• Date Posted: 02.06.2022 06:36
• Photo ID: 7037141
• VIRIN: 220206-M-ET529-1207
• Resolution: 5050x2841
• Size: 521.43 KB
• Location: MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JP