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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alexander Vestal, from Kentucky, an F-35B Lightning II pilot, and Cpl. TyTiarah Johnson, from Louisiana, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)
| Date Taken: | 06.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2026 09:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9735876 |
| VIRIN: | 260605-M-GQ491-1036 |
| Resolution: | 4171x6257 |
| Size: | 4.64 MB |
| Location: | ROVANIEMI AIR BASE, FI |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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