A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1, flies alongside a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for night refueling during a combat search and rescue scenario for exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 over southern Arizona, May 12, 2026. Night refueling operations during the combat readiness exercise increased aircrew proficiency and demonstrated the force’s ability to sustain around-the-clock mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 16:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9682167 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-F-AD704-1355 |
| Resolution: | 3000x2003 |
| Size: | 696.97 KB |
| Location: | DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 50 |
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