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    VMFA-232 F/A-18s take to the skies for harpoon exercise [Image 9 of 19]

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    A military pilot in full flight gear stands in front of a twin-engine fighter jet on a tarmac, conducting a pre-flight or post-flight walk-around inspection. The aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet based on its nose cone, canopy configuration, and twin-engine intake design. The pilot is wearing a flight suit, survival vest, helmet with personalized markings, and oxygen mask assembly.

    YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    08.19.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A U.S. Marine Corps pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, preflight checks an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during a harpoon exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 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 Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2026
    Date Posted: 08.20.2026 22:04
    Photo ID: 9877256
    VIRIN: 260819-M-FE306-1301
    Resolution: 3964x5946
    Size: 2.13 MB
    Location: YAMAGUCHI, JP
    Web Views: 36
    Downloads: 2

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    A group of U.S. Marine Corps aviation personnel in green flight suits and colored helmets are gathered on a flight line tarmac around what appears to be an ordnance/weapons loading cart. The tail of a jet aircraft marked 'VMFA-232' with a distinctive red dragon insignia is visible in the background, identifying the unit as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232. The setting appears to be an airfield with mountains and cloudy skies in the background.
    Military ground crew personnel in olive green flight suits and red helmets are loading or positioning a missile/ordnance under the wing of a military jet aircraft. The aircraft is marked with 'VMFA-2' (partially visible), indicating a U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron. The scene takes place on an outdoor tarmac under partly cloudy skies.
    Military personnel in U.S. Marine Corps digital camouflage uniforms and green flight suits are loading or securing a missile/ordnance onto the underwing hardpoint of a military jet aircraft on a flight line. The aircraft tail is visible with the number '24' and red markings, consistent with a U.S. military fighter jet. A yellow weapons loading tool/jammer is being used to assist in the ordnance loading process.
    A line of military jet aircraft, appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets, are parked on a flight line tarmac at a military airbase. Several personnel in flight suits and military uniforms are walking near the aircraft. The jets feature distinctive red and white tail markings consistent with a U.S. Marine Corps or Navy squadron livery.
    Two military aviators in flight suits crouch beneath the wing of a military aircraft on a flight line, reviewing documents or a tablet together. The aircraft is armed with air-to-air missiles visible on wing pylons. Additional personnel and aircraft are visible in the background on what appears to be a military airfield.
    A military aviator in full flight gear stands on an airfield tarmac beside a military jet aircraft. The pilot is adjusting or securing his flight helmet, which features a distinctive white shell with red markings. He is wearing a green flight suit, tactical vest, and carrying survival/flight equipment.
    Multiple military jet aircraft, appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, are parked on a flight line at what appears to be a military air base. Ground crew personnel are visible conducting maintenance or pre/post-flight operations around the aircraft. The base is situated near green, forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky, suggesting a location in East Asia, possibly Japan.
    A military flight line scene showing multiple jet aircraft parked on a tarmac with ground crew personnel conducting maintenance or pre-flight operations. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible in the foreground observing the activity, with several military aircraft — appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets — lined up in the background. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical air base, evidenced by the green mountainous terrain in the background.
    A military pilot in full flight gear stands in front of a twin-engine fighter jet on a tarmac, conducting a pre-flight or post-flight walk-around inspection. The aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet based on its nose cone, canopy configuration, and twin-engine intake design. The pilot is wearing a flight suit, survival vest, helmet with personalized markings, and oxygen mask assembly.
    Military personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations on a flight line with multiple fighter jets, identified as F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, parked in a row. The aircraft display tactical markings including red crosses and side numbers (01, 10, 20). The scene appears to be at a military airbase with mountainous terrain visible in the background.
    Military ground crew personnel are conducting flight line operations around a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the number '10' on its fuselage and the name 'CAPT B. T. HENZE' below the cockpit, where a helmeted pilot is seated. Ground crew members in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are handling a fuel hose and equipment in what appears to be a hot refueling or pre-flight servicing operation.
    A military flight line showing at least two F/A-18 Hornet jet fighters on a tarmac, with ground crew personnel conducting maintenance or pre-flight servicing operations. A red fire extinguisher cart is positioned nearby as a safety precaution. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical airbase, indicated by the lush green mountains visible in the background.
    Multiple military jet aircraft, appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, are lined up on a flight line at a military airbase. Ground crew personnel are visible working around the aircraft in what appears to be pre-flight or maintenance operations. The airbase is situated in a valley or coastal area with green, forested mountains visible in the background.
    A twin-engine carrier-based fighter jet, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is taxiing on a runway viewed from the rear. The aircraft is at a military airfield with industrial infrastructure and mountainous terrain visible in the background. At least one ground crew member in a flight suit is visible near the aircraft.
    Multiple military jet aircraft are taxiing or parked on a flight line at what appears to be a military airbase, likely in Japan based on the mountainous terrain and industrial background. Ground crew personnel are visible walking alongside the aircraft on the tarmac. The lead aircraft bears the tail number '07' with red markings on its vertical stabilizer.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to VMFA-232 'Red Devils' is taxiing on a runway, marked with special 'Last to Leave' commemorative livery in red and black. Two crew members are visible in the cockpit, one appearing to wave. The aircraft bears the designation of General William Nyland 'Spider' and displays crew names on the fuselage.
    Three military personnel in flight suits are posing on top of a fighter jet, sitting along the fuselage near the open cockpit. The aircraft has name stenciling visible on the side, identifying 'CAPT E.J. PETERSON' with callsign 'BLAIR' and partially visible 'PHILLIPS' with callsign 'CO'. The image appears to be a celebratory or commemorative photo taken on a flight line under clear skies.
    Military ordnance crew members are loading or handling a missile/munition beneath the wing of an aircraft on a flight line. The personnel are wearing standard aviation crew gear including flight suits, cranials/helmets, and eye protection. The setting appears to be an active military airfield based on the background environment.
    A group of approximately 13 military aviators in flight suits pose together on a tarmac in front of a military jet aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet. Several personnel are holding flight helmets, and the aircraft behind them features distinctive tail art. The photo appears to be an official or commemorative squadron group photo taken in sunny conditions.

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