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VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from MCAS Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. Their arrival marked the start of the Marine Corps’ transition from the F/A-18 Hornet to the F-35 for rotational deployments to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez/Released 250308-M-GV479-2088.JPG

Mar 9, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing taxi the flight line after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 8, 2025.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

LENS

TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2000

ISO

250

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