A Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules refuels three MV-22B Ospreys and one CH-53E Super Stallion while loading an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during an Air Delivered Ground Refueling (ADGR) and a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) exercise at Antonio Bautista Air Base in support of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, July 16, 2023. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrates I Marine Expeditionary Force’s (MEF) ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats; while the ADGR exercise ensures I MEF susta
A Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules refuels three MV-22B Ospreys and one CH-53E Super Stallion while loading an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during an Air Delivered Ground Refueling (ADGR) and a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) exercise at Antonio Bautista Air Base in support of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, July 16, 2023. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrates I Marine Expeditionary Force’s (MEF) ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats; while the ADGR exercise ensures I MEF sustainability in remote areas to continue operations by exchanging fuel from one aircraft to another. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)
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