Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an Air Delivered Ground Refueling (ADGR) and a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (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 sustaina
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an Air Delivered Ground Refueling (ADGR) and a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (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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