11th MEU refuels P-8A Poseidon during Noble Fusion [Image 13 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) U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wave good-bye to a P-8A Poseidon attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 after refueling operations 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 06:37
• Photo ID: 7037171
• VIRIN: 220206-M-ET529-1420
• Resolution: 5788x3618
• Size: 814.93 KB
• Location: MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JP