U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Adam Wachholz, center, a pilot, instructs Sgt. Cooper McQuade, left, a quality assurance representative, and Sgt. Robert Herpel, a fixed-wing aircraft airframe mechanic, all with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on radio operations during a simulated close air support exercise as part of a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2025. VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. VMFA-214 and MWCS-18 conducted joint exercises that integrated the expertise of joint tactical air controllers at Draughon Range, Misawa Air Base. Wachholz is a native of Iowa. McQuade is a native of Arizona. Herpel is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)
Date Taken: | 06.18.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.07.2025 21:25 |
Photo ID: | 9132737 |
VIRIN: | 250618-M-AA976-1012 |
Resolution: | 5707x3805 |
Size: | 9.32 MB |
Location: | MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP |
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