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K-MAX arrived at MCAS Yuma

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The U.s. Marine Corps’ first two Kaman K-MAX Helicopters arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on May 7. The service says the optionally-manned helicopters will utilize MCAS Yuma’s training ranges in both Arizona and California to strengthen training, testing and operations across the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps’ first two Kaman K-MAX Helicopters arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, May 7, 2016. The K-MAX will be added to MCAS Yuma's already vast collection of military air assets, and will utilize the station’s ranges to strengthen training, testing and operations across the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps’ first two Kaman K-MAX Helicopters arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, May 7, 2016. The K-MAX will be added to MCAS Yuma’s already vast collection of military air assets, and will utilize the station’s ranges to strengthen training, testing and operations across the Marine Corps.

Photos By: Pfc. George Melendez
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Harrier from VMA-542 crashed off North Carolina

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A AV-8B from VMA-452 crashed off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina on May 6. The pilot ejected safely and was quickly picked up by an H-60 from HSC-22.

AV-8B flying over Macdill Air Force Base.jpg
By U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Robertson; The original uploader was Looper5920 at English Wikipedia, 2007-04-07 (original upload date) – MacDill AFB photo 061024-F-5677R-154; transferred from en.wikipedia; Transfer was stated to be made by User:Alaniaris., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3414220

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Probably one of the last time the AV-8B performed at MCAS Iwakuni

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A AV-8B from VMA-214 performed during the MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show on May 5. That was probably the last time the Harrier flew a flight demonstration at the air show as the U.S. Marine Corps is rotating the Harrier with the F-35B next year.

An AV-8B Harrier with UNIT hovers in front of a crowd during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts, and the event traditionally draws more than 200,000 visitors and participants. This year is the 40th Friendship Day, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support that the U.S. and Japan share. This annual event showcases a variety of static displays, aviation performances and demonstrations, and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)
An AV-8B Harrier with UNIT hovers in front of a crowd during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts, and the event traditionally draws more than 200,000 visitors and participants. This year is the 40th Friendship Day, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support that the U.S. and Japan share. This annual event showcases a variety of static displays, aviation performances and demonstrations, and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

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VMGR-152 and VMFA-242 pair up to practice air to air refueling over Japan

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Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 perform air to air refueling April 28, 2016. The units practiced both in the afternoon and at night to ensure maximum readiness in any scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)
Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 perform air to air refueling April 28, 2016. The units practiced both in the afternoon and at night to ensure maximum readiness in any scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

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