U.S. Marines Refueling F-35Bs in Field Carrier Landing Practice – Resolute Dragon 24
Join us as U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 demonstrate their incredible capabilities during field carrier landing practice at the Ie Shima Training Facility in Okinawa, Japan, as part of Exercise Resolute Dragon 24. Watch as the Marines refuel the advanced F-35B Lightning II STOVL Stealth Fighters, showcasing the precision and skill required to operate these cutting-edge aircraft in a field environment. This video captures the action on August 7, 2024, highlighting the importance of readiness and teamwork in modern military operations. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at Marine aviation excellence and the future of aerial combat capabilities! #USMarines #F35B #ResoluteDragon24 #MilitaryTraining #Aviation
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RD 24 | MWSS-172, VMFA-242 perform field carrier landing practice
IE SHIMA TRAINING FACILITY, OKINAWA, JAPAN
08.07.2024
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel F-35B Lighting II STOVL Stealth Fighters assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 participating in field carrier landing practice during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 7, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler)
Film Credits: Video by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler
1st Marine Aircraft Wing