Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 trains at Tyndall Air Force Base

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The Naval Weapon System Evaluation Program allowed VMFA-542 to safely conduct the loading and firing of live missiles at threat-realistic targets to test the squadrons' ability, flexibility, and procedures while repositioned in unfamiliar locations. VMFA-542 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element for II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez/Released 230912-M-LB029-1124.JPG

Sep 15, 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathyn Edson-Schuerfeld, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, poses for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 12, 2023. The Naval Weapon System Evaluation Program allowed VMFA-542 to safely conduct the loading and firing of live missiles at threat-realistic targets to test the squadrons' ability, flexibility, and procedures while repositioned in unfamiliar locations. VMFA-542 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element for II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

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Canon EOS R

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

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1/800

ISO

100

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