U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Adam Wachholz, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, writes as part of simulated close air support during 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)
| Date Taken: | 06.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.06.2025 21:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9132739 |
| VIRIN: | 250618-M-AA976-1004 |
| Resolution: | 4443x5554 |
| Size: | 12.02 MB |
| Location: | MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP |
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