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    Search area and assets increase for missing F/A-18 pilot

    Search area and assets increase for missing F/A-18 pilot

    Photo By Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei | (Photo illustration by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)... read more read more

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – Search and rescue efforts for the pilot who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 December 7 have expanded to a greater radius and include more rescue assets as the daylight increases.
    The bilateral search and rescue efforts continued through the night with the U.S. military working closely with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
    We will continue to provide more details as they become available.
    Media can contact the III Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at the provided email address.

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    Date Taken: 12.08.2016
    Date Posted: 12.07.2016 17:48
    Story ID: 216765
    Location: JP

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