U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Ryan, left, F-35B Lightning II pilot, and Lance Cpl. Wilmer Espinoza, powerline mechanic, both Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct pre-flight checks in support of exercise Steel Knight, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 9, 2025. The aircraft departed Yuma to arm and refuel at the Mather node before executing a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to generate aviation fires from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti)
| Date Taken: | 12.09.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.12.2025 13:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9439623 |
| VIRIN: | 251209-M-EN170-1006 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 14.41 MB |
| Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 35 |
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