U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs conduct training operations after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 71st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the USSOUTHCOM, Department of Defense-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo)
| Date Taken: | 01.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2026 16:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9518100 |
| VIRIN: | 260130-F-KJ279-1306 |
| Resolution: | 5229x3268 |
| Size: | 2.38 MB |
| Location: | U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, PR |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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