By Senior Airman Omari Bernard, 18th Wing Public Affairs / Published July 07, 2017
A U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand by with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172refueling teams ready a fuel hose for a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth Cruz, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 motor transportation refueler, stands by to refuel an F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand by with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to refuel an F-35B Lighting II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The short range take off capability of the 353rd Special Operations Group’s MC-130 combined with the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121’s F-35B Lightning II enables a fighter presence anywhere in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to set up a fuel truck during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted a FARP operation alongside Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing, enhancing joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Skiles, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, wrings out a refueling hose after FARP joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)