U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Marine
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, prepare to takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron were temporarily on-sta... More
A U.S. Marine maintains a MV-22 Osprey at Misawa Air
A U.S. Marine maintains a MV-22 Osprey at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 9, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the J... More
Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific
Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is c... More
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney disassembles an M240B medium
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney disassembles an M240B medium machine gun at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 13, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 conduct preflight inspections on a CH-53E Super Stallion at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. The exercise... More
A U.S. Marine Corps member takes a moment to rest during
A U.S. Marine Corps member takes a moment to rest during a MV-22 Osprey flight over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a histor... More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey flying over Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Ja... More
A U.S. Marine and Sailor search for trash at Miss Veedol
A U.S. Marine and Sailor search for trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to partic... More
Heavy Haulers, Helicopter Support Team flex their muscles during North...
Pfc. Tyler J. Nye (left) and Cpl. Tyler D. Reed (right), both landing support specialist, prepare to attach a container to a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lift training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air... More
Sgt. Mitchell Castner, a landing support specialist,
Sgt. Mitchell Castner, a landing support specialist, climbs down a ladder during external lift training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. ... More
U.S. Marines set up communications before inserting
U.S. Marines set up communications before inserting reconnaissance Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held ... More
A U.S. Navy Corpsman observes a CH-53E Super Stallion
A U.S. Navy Corpsman observes a CH-53E Super Stallion at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, during external lift training in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, and William Payne, a VMM-262 avionics technician, watch a MV-22 Osprey takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, J... More
A U.S. Marine puts a cover on a MV-22 Osprey at Misawa
A U.S. Marine puts a cover on a MV-22 Osprey at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for exercise Northern Viper 2017, August 9, 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Se... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 interact
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 interact with the Hirosaki orphans attending a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Vi... More
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney reassembles an M240B medium
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney reassembles an M240B medium machine gun at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 13, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability ... More
Three CH-53E Super Stallions stand by on the flightline
Three CH-53E Super Stallions stand by on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. The exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey soars through the
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey soars through the skies over Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps member rests his hands during a
A U.S. Marine Corps member rests his hands during a MV-22 Osprey flight over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a historical No... More
Service members search for trash at Miss Veedol Beach,
Service members search for trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to participate in ... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 hovers above Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, during external lift training in support of exercise Northern V... More
U.S. Marines provide security during a reconnaissance
U.S. Marines provide security during a reconnaissance patrol Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enh... More
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member rush out of an MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilatera... More
U.S. Marines speak with 35th Fighter Wing first responders
U.S. Marines speak with 35th Fighter Wing first responders about emergency procedures specific to the MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Ja... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 position a fiber wire on the ground at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 10, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 look
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 look at an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team i... More
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney reassembles an M240B medium
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney reassembles an M240B medium machine gun at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 13, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability ... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Malik Ballard (left), a religious
U.S. Navy Seaman Malik Ballard (left), a religious program specialist, and U.S. Navy Lt. Jim Curty (right), Marine Aircraft Group 36 deputy group Chaplain, walks towards a CH-53E Super Stallion, at Misawa Air B... More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey flying over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a historical Northern Vipe... More
Col. Seiichi Iwana (left), deputy commander of Japan
Col. Seiichi Iwana (left), deputy commander of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 11th Brigade, and Col. James F. Harp (right), the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speak i... More
Service members pick up trash at Miss Veedol Beach,
Service members pick up trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to participate in the... More
Two crew chiefs assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter
Two crew chiefs assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 look outside of a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lift training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support ... More
U.S. Marines conduct a reconnaissance patrol Aug. 25,
U.S. Marines conduct a reconnaissance patrol Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enhance regional co... More
U.S. Marines refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward
U.S. Marines refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming refueling point in Hokkaido, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. The FARP mission is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, watches a MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, takeoff at ... More
Pfc. James P. Gross, a radio and satellite communications
Pfc. James P. Gross, a radio and satellite communications operator, places barbed wire on the ground at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 10, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exerci... More
Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific
Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is c... More
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney, a Hingham, Massachusetts native,
Sgt. Joseph T. Mahoney, a Hingham, Massachusetts native, races a fellow Marine to disassemble and reassemble an M240B medium machine gun at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 13, 2017, during exercise Northern Vipe... More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 looks out of a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming refueling point in Hokkaido, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of Northern Vipe... More
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hok... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey soars through the
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey soars through the skies over Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan ... More
Two U.S. Marines pick up trash at Miss Veedol Beach,
Two U.S. Marines pick up trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to participate in th... More
Landing support specialist Marines brace themselves
Landing support specialist Marines brace themselves from the rotor downwash of a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lifts training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support o... More
Cpl. Brandon Cooper gives commands to his squad Aug.
Cpl. Brandon Cooper gives commands to his squad Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enhance region... More
A crew chief checks for targets from the back of a
A crew chief checks for targets from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion above Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, discusses emergency procedures with a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, J... More
Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Smith, a data technician, hammers
Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Smith, a data technician, hammers a tent stake into the ground at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 10, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the inter... More
Two Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462
Two Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 speak with a member of the Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PA... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming refueling point in Hokkaido, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. The FARP mission is ... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members rush towards a MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilatera... More
Japanese media members capture the takeoff of an MV-22
Japanese media members capture the takeoff of an MV-22 Osprey during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on H... More
A U.S. Marine picks up trash at Miss Veedol Beach,
A U.S. Marine picks up trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to participate in the ... More
Landing support specialist Marines prepare slings during
Landing support specialist Marines prepare slings during external lift training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exer... More
Two MV-22 Ospreys arrive at Misawa Air Base, Japan,
Two MV-22 Ospreys arrive at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. The exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense F... More
U.S. Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor
U.S. Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, discuss flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for cert... More
Lance Cpl. Barbara Ann C. Long, an aviation logistics
Lance Cpl. Barbara Ann C. Long, an aviation logistics information management systems specialist, sets up computers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 10, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 201... More
A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462
A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 and a child look at an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonst... More
Col. James F. Harp, the commanding officer of Marine
Col. James F. Harp, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, observes a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming refueling point in Hokkaido, Japan, August 16, 2017, in sup... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members disembark a MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral c... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members run toward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members run toward a MV-22 Osprey for a familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa... More
Service members devote their morning to picking up
Service members devote their morning to picking up trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City empl... More
A crew chief fires a Browning M2 .50-caliber machine
A crew chief fires a Browning M2 .50-caliber machine gun from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion above Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. Thi... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 hovers above a landing support specialist Marine waiting to hook a container to the helicopter during external lift training at Draughon ... More
Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto, a 35th Fighter Wing public
Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto, a 35th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, shows her camera to two Hirosaki orphans during a performance from the Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base,... More
U.S. Marines assigned to various units board a CH-53E
U.S. Marines assigned to various units board a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming refueling point in Hokkaido, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. The FARP mission is to provide fu... More
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hok... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members disembark a MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral c... More
Pfc. Tyler J. Nye (left) and Cpl. Tyler D. Reed (right),
Pfc. Tyler J. Nye (left) and Cpl. Tyler D. Reed (right), both landing support specialist, prepare to attach a container to a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lifts training at Draughon Range near Misawa Ai... More
U.S. Marine Corp joint terminal attack controller
U.S. Marine Corp joint terminal attack controller communicates with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exerci... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members disembark a MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tested the interoperability and bilateral ... More
Cpl. Tyler D. Reed (left) and Pfc. Tyler J. Nye (right),
Cpl. Tyler D. Reed (left) and Pfc. Tyler J. Nye (right), both landing support specialist, attach chains to a container during external lift training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 201... More
Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Col. James
Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Harp, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander of Northern Viper 17, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Seiichi Iwana, deputy commander of Northern ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a line for a MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away after their MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a line for a MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away after their MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from M... More