Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, discuss flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)

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