A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, prepares to refuel a F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, both assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, off the coast of Japan, Aug, 19, 2026. U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conduct aerial refueling operations in support of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, demonstrating the Marine Corps’ ability to sustain and generate combat airpower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)
| Date Taken: | 08.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.20.2026 21:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9877154 |
| VIRIN: | 260819-M-RY694-1269 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.52 MB |
| Location: | SEA OF JAPAN |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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