U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 502, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discuss loading ordnance procedure onto U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with the United Kingdom Royal Air Force and Royal Navy during a combined joint training event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2026. The training focused on cross-platform interoperability, allowing Marine Corps aviation ordnance technicians to familiarize themselves with U.S. ally weapon systems and loading procedures. The event strengthened the integrated defense capabilities between U.S. Marines and the U.K. service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Fatima Delgadillo)
| Date Taken: | 03.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.21.2026 14:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9576577 |
| VIRIN: | 260318-M-SF953-1022 |
| Resolution: | 5686x3791 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | MCAS MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
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