Marines in F/A-18C/D Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 conduct aerial refueling from a Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 KC-130J Super Hercules over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Ma
Marines in F/A-18C/D Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 conduct aerial refueling from a Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 KC-130J Super Hercules over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.
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Keywords: airwing, americas, force, international, interoperability, jet, joint
