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Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis
251114-M-XY994-1176.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

Nov 25, 2025
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, an expeditionary squadron, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ 135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the JMSDF to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)


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