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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

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)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

A 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II pilot conducts low altitude flight maneuvers during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS, a unit of the 353rd Special Operations Group, conducts a variety of day and night missions in support of special operations forces and humanitarian and disaster relief throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry “Dawg” Cornish, 18th Wing commander, conducts low altitude flight maneuvers in a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing and the tenant unit, 353rd Special Operations Group, collaborate training and mission assets as well as cooperate with joint and coalition forces to enhance and bolster peace and security throughout Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, conducts low altitude flight maneuvers in a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa. Brig. Gen. Cornish flew with the 17th SOS to better understand the strategic and tactical capabilities of the MC-130J as well as the 353rd Special Operations Group interoperability with allied forces across the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft) (This photo has been manipulated by removing cockpit display information)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

18th Wing Shogun Airmen observe the horizon from the cargo bay door of a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish flew with the 17th SOS to better understand combat capabilities of the MC-130J and aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, and Tech. Sgt. Kade Bollinger, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II instructor loadmaster, lay down on a cargo bay door for low altitude flight maneuvers during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Cornish flew with Bollinger and other 17th SOS Airmen to experience first-hand the combat capabilities of the MC-130J and its aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, observes the horizon from the cargo bay of a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II cargo plane during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Cornish conducted low altitude flight training with the 17th SOS to experience first-hand the tactical capabilities of the MC-130J and to better understand the unit’s interoperability with the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kade Bollinger, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II instructor loadmaster, observes the water during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Bollinger conducted low altitude training with Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, so he could experience the combat flight capabilities of the MC-130J and its aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kade Bollinger, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II instructor loadmaster, observes the horizon during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Bollinger conducted low altitude flight training with Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, to give him a first-hand insight into the capabilities of the 17th SOS and 353rd Special Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)

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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Benes, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II pilot, conducts low altitude flying during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Benes and other pilots of the 17th SOS train to maintain flying skills for combat maneuvers and clandestine missions in support of the Air Force Special Operations Command, the 18th Wing, and joint and coalition partners throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)

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