A U.S. Marine Corps pilot lands an F-35B Lightning II jet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), at Lulea, Sweden, March 13, 2024. VMFA-542 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd MAW, demonstrated aviation-delivered ground refueling during a distributed aviation operation to showcase expeditionary advanced-base operations using host-nation support. The training event marked the first U.S. F-35 landing in Sweden at Kallax Air Base. Exercise Nordic Response 24 is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting scenarios under challenging arctic conditions while providing U.S. Marines unique opportunities to train alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)
| Date Taken: | 03.13.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2024 09:12 |
| Photo ID: | 8289776 |
| VIRIN: | 240313-M-NT273-1008 |
| Resolution: | 3501x2335 |
| Size: | 4.55 MB |
| Location: | LULEA, NORRBOTTENS LäN, SE |
| Web Views: | 210 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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