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Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) pilots taxi an F-4 Phantom II at JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, Japan July 7, 2017. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 is conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation Program. The ATR is designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. Throughout the exercise, VMFA-232 plans to enhance proficiency in dissimilar basic fighter maneuvers, section engaged maneuvers, active air defense and air interdiction, as well as conduct fighter attack instructor work-ups, and weapons and tactics instructor prerequisites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
170707-M-OQ666-0043.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

Jul 11, 2017
JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, Japan - Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) pilots taxi an F-4 Phantom II at JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, Japan July 7, 2017. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 is conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation Program. The ATR is designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. Throughout the exercise, VMFA-232 plans to enhance proficiency in dissimilar basic fighter maneuvers, section engaged maneuvers, active air defense and air interdiction, as well as conduct fighter attack instructor work-ups, and weapons and tactics instructor prerequisites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)


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