Two Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet with Fighter Squadron 31 maneuver away from a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 after an aerial refueling operation over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 16, 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.

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Keywords: airwing, americas, force, international, interoperability, jet, joint