Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Douglas Kansier, executive officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, speaks to Marines before field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Foster, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, partakes in a foreign object debris walk before field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 approaches the airfield during field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a vertical landing during field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a vertical landing during field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Robert Hegmann, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, observes field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a short takeoff during field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by......
Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2022
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 taxis during field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)...