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    VMFA-232 F/A-18s take to the skies for harpoon exercise [Image 6 of 14]

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    A silhouetted military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a fighter jet with the canopy raised open. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, with a dramatic cloudy sky providing backlighting. The iridescent canopy glass creates a colorful optical effect against the sky.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    08.19.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Alejandra Vega 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, perform a safety check on a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to VMFA-232 during a harpoon exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. VMFA-232 stands ready to integrate and seize the strategic advantage to ensure stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alejandra Vega)

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2026
    Date Posted: 08.20.2026 22:08
    Photo ID: 9877192
    VIRIN: 260819-M-FU569-1075
    Resolution: 6233x4155
    Size: 6.29 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    Downloads: 5

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    Military aviation ordnance personnel in green flight suits and red helmets are loading or handling a munition onto a weapons loading cart beside a military jet aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet. The crew members are physically lifting a red-nosed missile or bomb, using proper lifting posture. The scene takes place on a flight line or tarmac during daylight hours.
    Military personnel wearing red and white flight deck helmets with hearing protection are working on or inspecting a military aircraft. The aircraft fuselage displays warning markings including 'DANGER' and 'INTAKE' labels, along with what appears to be 'MARINES' text. A red inlet cover marked 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' is visible, indicating pre-flight or maintenance activity.
    Military ground crew personnel are loading or securing a missile/ordnance onto the wing pylon of a tactical jet aircraft marked 'RED DEVILS' on its fuselage. The crew members are wearing flight deck safety gear including red-topped helmets and hearing protection. A second aircraft is visible in the background on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac.
    A military aviation technician in dark blue coveralls conducts a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of a military jet aircraft on a tarmac. The personnel is reviewing documents on a clipboard while standing beneath the aircraft's wing, which has air-to-air missiles mounted on it. Safety streamers (remove-before-flight tags) are visibly attached to the ordnance.
    Military ground crew personnel are loading or securing an air-launched munition onto the underside of an aircraft on a flight line. The crew members are wearing green flight suits and red-marked helmets, suggesting naval or marine aviation operations. A yellow weapons loading tool is being used to assist in the ordnance handling process.
    A silhouetted military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a fighter jet with the canopy raised open. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, with a dramatic cloudy sky providing backlighting. The iridescent canopy glass creates a colorful optical effect against the sky.
    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working together on a tarmac or airfield, handling a large black tarpaulin or flexible material. A military truck in olive drab/camouflage paint is parked directly behind them. The setting appears to be a military installation with mountains visible in the background.
    Military ordnance technicians in green flight suits and red-helmeted cranials are loading or positioning a large air-launched munition onto the underside of a military aircraft. The scene appears to take place on a flight deck or tarmac, with multiple crew members working in coordination. Additional missiles or weapons are visible already mounted on the aircraft's wing pylons.
    Two U.S. military F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet jet fighters are taxiing on a runway, likely at a base in Japan given the mountainous backdrop and industrial smokestacks visible in the distance. The aircraft display distinctive red and black tail markings, indicating squadron affiliation. The setting appears to be an active military airfield during daytime operations.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet jet fighters taxiing on a runway at a military airbase. At least two aircraft are clearly visible, including one marked 'VMFA-232' and another with a distinctive red tail fin bearing the markings 'W/T' and tail number '01'. The setting appears to be a coastal or island airbase with mountains visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (Bureau Number 20) is captured on a runway, likely during takeoff or landing roll at a military airfield. The aircraft displays red and white tail markings and carries external stores including what appears to be a fuel tank or weapons pod under the fuselage. Mountains and military hangars are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to VMFA-232 'Red Devils' is taxiing on a runway, featuring a distinctive special anniversary paint scheme with red devil artwork on the twin tails. The aircraft displays the unit designation 'VMFA-232' on the fuselage and the modex number '00', indicating it is the commanding officer's aircraft. The tail markings appear to commemorate a squadron centennial anniversary, with dates visible reading '1925-2025'.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet, designated VMFA-232 with modex number 22, is taxiing on a runway or tarmac. Two crew members are visible in the tandem cockpit, both wearing flight helmets. The aircraft bears standard U.S. military markings and a crew name placard reading 'LCPL D. CANTU, BROWNSVILLE, TX'.
    A military jet fighter, identifiable as an F/A-18 Hornet with tail number '10' and red-tipped vertical stabilizers, is taxiing on a runway. A ground crew member in flight suit is visible on the right side, appearing to signal or guide the aircraft. The aircraft bears squadron markings partially readable as 'VMFA-' on the fuselage, indicating a U.S. Marine Corps fighter attack squadron.

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