A U.S. Marine Corps pilot operating a F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, breaks formation with another F-35B Lightning II assigned to VMFA-225 and two U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier IIs assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prior to landing at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 23, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
| Date Taken: | 02.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2026 08:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9545011 |
| VIRIN: | 260223-M-OQ453-1008 |
| Resolution: | 1671x1113 |
| Size: | 223.89 KB |
| Location: | JOSé APONTE DE LA TORRE AIRPORT, PR |
| Web Views: | 14 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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