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    JASDF cadets visit VMFA-121 and VMGR-152 during an MCAS Iwakuni tour [Image 5 of 16]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps aviator in a flight suit is briefing a group of Asian military cadets or officers inside a hangar belonging to VMFA-121 'Green Knights' squadron. The cadets are dressed in white short-sleeve uniform shirts with dark navy trousers and appear to be standing in formation while listening attentively. A second U.S. Marine in camouflage utilities is visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick Tornes, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, explains the functions of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft to Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets during an installation tour of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 2, 2026. During their visit, JASDF cadets learned about the installation’s capabilities and were shown various aircraft including KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, and F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Tornes is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 03:11
    Photo ID: 9918482
    VIRIN: 260902-M-PK775-1073
    Resolution: 2048x1366
    Size: 629.08 KB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A formation of uniformed military or air force personnel standing in rows inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. The personnel are wearing light gray short-sleeve shirts with dark navy trousers and display various rank insignia and unit patches on their uniforms. The group appears to be at attention or in a formal assembly posture.
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    A U.S. Marine Corps aviator in a flight suit is briefing a group of Asian military cadets or officers inside a hangar belonging to VMFA-121 'Green Knights' squadron. The cadets are dressed in white short-sleeve uniform shirts with dark navy trousers and appear to be standing in formation while listening attentively. A second U.S. Marine in camouflage utilities is visible in the background.
    A group of military or air force personnel in light blue shirts and dark navy trousers are boarding or inspecting a large military transport aircraft via its rear cargo ramp. The individuals appear to be of East Asian origin and are wearing matching uniforms with rank insignia visible on some. The setting is an active airfield tarmac with additional aircraft and hangars visible in the background.
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    Two military personnel are inside an aircraft cockpit, with one individual in a green flight suit leaning over and pointing at cockpit controls to a second individual seated in a light blue uniform. The interaction appears to be instructional or demonstrative in nature, likely during a tour or training exercise. An airfield with mountains visible in the background can be seen through the cockpit windows.
    Two young men in white short-sleeve shirts are seated in the cockpit of a large aircraft, smiling at the camera. The cockpit features an extensive array of instruments, displays, switches, and controls typical of a military or large transport aircraft. Red seat covers labeled 'HUD COVER' are visible on the overhead panel, and an airfield with mountains in the background is visible through the windshield.
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