Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 returns to Iwakuni
9/6/2012
By
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer
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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
IWAKUNI, Japan
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 returned to Iwakuni Aug. 21 after participating in Exercise Southern Frontier and Pitch Black 2012.
SF12 was an annual, unilateral training exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force allowing Marine Aircraft Group 12 F/A-18 squadrons the opportunity to focus on offensive-air support training in order to improve squadron readiness.
PB12 is a biennial multinational exercise in the country of Australia designed to facilitate large force training and coalition interoperability out of Royal Australian Air Force's Base Darwin.
On order, VMFA -232 conducted close-air support, air interdiction, offensive anti air warfare, and suppression of enemy air defenses in a multinational environment from Royal Australian Air Force's Base Tindal in order to increase squadron combat readiness.
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TINDAL, Australia-Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 prepare to refuel from a KC130J tanker here Aug. 15 during one of the last flight operations as part of Pitch Black 2012. PB12 is a multinational exercise in the country of Australia designed to facilitate large force training and coalition interoperability out of RAAF Base Darwin., Cpl. Vanessa Jimenez, 8/15/2012 8:15 AM
TINDAL, Australia-Four jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 wait to refuel during flight training here in support of Pitch Black 2012 Aug. 15. This is conducted to enhance flight operations and maintain proficiency as well as maintain interoperability between allies and partner nations. A coordinated multilateral response to regional challenges is the best way to increase peace, stability and prosperity in the region., Cpl. Vanessa Jimenez, 8/15/2012 8:16 AM
TINDAL, Australia-Capt. Stephen R. Miggins, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 F/A-18 pilot and assistant operations officer, refuels from a KC-130J during flight training in support of Pitch Black 2012 Aug. 15., Cpl. Vanessa Jimenez, 8/15/2012 8:37 AM
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