U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24 [Image 11 of 14]

LULEA, NORRBOTTENS LäN, SWEDEN

03.13.2024

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa 

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, left, a native of Texas and the command senior enlisted leader of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW); Swedish Air Force Col. Niclas Magnusson, center, a native of Lulea, Sweden, and the commander of the Swedish Air Warfare Center; and U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Augustine C. Cooper, right, a native of Michigan and the command master chief of 2nd MAW; pose for a photo at Lulea, Sweden, March 13, 2024. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, both with 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 10:15
• Photo ID: 8289789
• VIRIN: 240313-M-NT273-1011
• Resolution: 8192x5464
• Size: 27.07 MB
• Location: LULEA, NORRBOTTENS LäN, SE
• Hometown: KILLEEN, TEXAS, US
• Hometown: SAGINAW, MICHIGAN, US