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    U.S. Forces and Allied Partners Strengthen Cooperation During CDDAR Exercise [Image 4 of 8]

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    Military personnel are working around a U.S. Marines F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet, identified by tail number 242 and marked 'F/A-18C MARINES'. Multiple service members in different uniforms, including what appear to be U.S. and allied nation personnel, are handling large yellow straps or tow equipment near the aircraft. The scene appears to take place on a flight line or tarmac under overcast skies.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    06.03.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    U.S. Marines, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Members carry synthetic slings during Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, June 3, 2026. The CDDAR training event brought together U.S. Marines and allied partner forces to enhance interoperability, strengthen multinational coordination, and improve collective readiness in support of regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 03:21
    Photo ID: 9764149
    VIRIN: 260603-M-RY694-1113
    Resolution: 7303x4871
    Size: 9.5 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    Downloads: 11

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    Three workers wearing hard hats and safety glasses are performing maintenance or repair work on what appears to be a large aircraft or aerospace structure. The central figure is using a power tool (appears to be a Bosch drill or driver) while working on a panel or access point of the aircraft. The workers are dressed in gray shirts and appear to be engaged in a coordinated technical task.
    Military personnel in mixed uniforms are working around a heavily damaged white helicopter marked with the number '27' on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft shows significant fire or impact damage with scorched and missing panels. Personnel appear to be conducting recovery, salvage, or training operations using hoses and equipment.
    Three personnel are inspecting the interior of a large military helicopter, likely conducting maintenance or damage assessment. One individual wearing a yellow hard hat, one in civilian/utility clothing pointing inside the aircraft, and one in Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniform with a white hard hat are gathered at an open access panel or door. Visible markings on the aircraft include 'MOORING POINT,' 'WARNING,' and 'JACK POINT UNDER' labels.
    Military personnel are working around a U.S. Marines F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet, identified by tail number 242 and marked 'F/A-18C MARINES'. Multiple service members in different uniforms, including what appear to be U.S. and allied nation personnel, are handling large yellow straps or tow equipment near the aircraft. The scene appears to take place on a flight line or tarmac under overcast skies.
    A group of military personnel in mixed uniforms are collaboratively handling a yellow fuel hose or similar flexible conduit near a piece of heavy equipment marked 'TANDEMLOC' with a weight rating of 67,200 lbs. The personnel are wearing different colored hard hats (blue, yellow, red) and appear to be conducting a fueling or equipment connection operation on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The mixed uniforms suggest this may be a multinational military exercise or joint operation.
    A person wearing black tactical/work gloves is connecting or disconnecting a fire hose coupling to a hydrant or standpipe outlet. The coupling appears to be a standard Storz or threaded fire hose fitting with red paint markings, attached to a gray metal surface. A yellow fire hose is visible in the background, suggesting this is a firefighting or emergency response operation.
    Military personnel are working together on a flight line to secure or recover a helicopter using heavy chains and a large military vehicle. The scene involves at least four individuals wearing safety helmets, including what appears to be U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms and personnel in blue digital camouflage, suggesting a joint or multinational operation. A large military recovery/tow vehicle marked 'USMC' is positioned next to the helicopter.
    Military personnel are conducting a crane recovery operation on a U.S. Marines jet aircraft on an airfield tarmac. Two cranes, including a visible TEREX crane, are being used with yellow lifting straps rated at WLL 67,200 LB to hoist or reposition the aircraft. Personnel in mixed uniforms, including what appear to be U.S. and Japanese military members, are coordinating the lift.

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