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    VMGR-152 refuels VMFA-242 aircraft during Valiant Shield [Image 9 of 11]

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    An F-35 stealth fighter jet is conducting an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling drogue/basket visibly connected to the aircraft's probe. The aircraft bears the number '30' on its fuselage and appears to be a Marine Corps variant (F-35B or F-35C) based on visible markings. The photo is taken from the tanker aircraft's perspective, with clouds and blue sky visible in the background.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    06.25.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 refuels an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, both assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Valiant Shield 2026 over the Pacific Ocean, June 25, 2026. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell)

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    Date Taken: 06.25.2026
    Date Posted: 06.27.2026 01:50
    Photo ID: 9777178
    VIRIN: 260625-M-PK775-1525
    Resolution: 5313x3542
    Size: 3.7 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 143
    Downloads: 15

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    A military aviation technician or mechanic is performing maintenance work on the underside of an aircraft, using a hand tool to work on a panel labeled 'NITROGEN'. The individual is wearing a flight suit, green helmet, and hearing protection headset, and is using an aluminum ladder for access. The patch on their sleeve indicates unit designation 'VMGR-252', suggesting U.S. Marine Corps affiliation.
    A person wearing an olive/sage green flight suit stands beneath a large multi-blade aircraft propeller, reaching upward toward it against a partly cloudy blue sky. The low-angle upward perspective creates a dramatic composition emphasizing the scale of the propeller relative to the individual. The individual appears to be conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of the propeller blades.
    A military aviation crew member in an olive green flight suit is conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection on the wing of a turboprop aircraft. The photo is taken from a low angle beneath the aircraft's propeller, creating a dramatic perspective. The aircraft wing shows visible wear and dark scuff marks on its white painted surface.
    A military aircraft technician or crew member in a flight suit and helmet is standing on the horizontal stabilizer/tail wing of a large military aircraft. The tail section displays the markings 'DD' and '7883' on a light gray fuselage. The photo is taken from a low angle looking upward, with a partly cloudy blue sky as the backdrop.
    A military ground crew member in olive green flight suit and headset stands on a tarmac facing a C-130 Hercules turboprop aircraft with all four propellers spinning. The aircraft bears the tail number 983 and appears to be preparing for departure or undergoing engine run-up checks. The scene takes place at a military airfield under partly cloudy skies, likely in a tropical or subtropical location based on the vegetation visible in the background.
    Two crew members in olive/flight suits are visible inside a military aircraft cockpit. The foreground crew member is wearing Bose aviation headsets and glasses while reaching up to manipulate overhead panel controls. Green avionics displays and complex overhead switch panels are visible, consistent with a large military transport aircraft.
    A U.S. military F-35 fighter jet, marked with the number '32' and a U.S. Air Force roundel, is captured during an aerial refueling operation. A refueling drogue (basket) is visible connected to the aircraft's refueling probe, with vapor or fuel mist visible around the connection point. The image is shot from the perspective of the tanker aircraft, framed through what appears to be an observation window.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured in flight, showing a military jet aircraft approaching a drogue basket attached to a refueling hose. The aircraft bears the number '30' and displays U.S. military insignia, consistent with a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B variant. The image is shot through what appears to be a porthole or observation window of the tanker aircraft, with clouds visible in the background.
    An F-35 stealth fighter jet is conducting an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling drogue/basket visibly connected to the aircraft's probe. The aircraft bears the number '30' on its fuselage and appears to be a Marine Corps variant (F-35B or F-35C) based on visible markings. The photo is taken from the tanker aircraft's perspective, with clouds and blue sky visible in the background.
    The image is taken from inside an aircraft cockpit or cabin, showing a silhouetted figure wearing what appears to be a headset looking out through windows at a coastal landscape below. The aerial view reveals a rugged coastline where dark volcanic or mountainous terrain meets turquoise ocean water with visible surf. The high contrast between the dark interior and bright exterior creates a dramatic silhouette composition.
    A military aviator or crew member in an olive green flight suit is removing a 'Remove Before Flight' safety streamer from an aircraft component, likely an engine intake or sensor cover. The individual is wearing a green helmet and displays a squadron patch on their flight suit. This appears to be a pre-flight inspection or preparation activity on a military aircraft.

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