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Video by Pvt. Rowdy Vanskike
U.S. Marines Drop Simulation Ordnance and Conduct Strafing Runs With F-35B Lightning II
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
March 24, 2022 | 1:09
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 perform simulated combat operations at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, March 24, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base to train entry-level pilots to be proficient at close-air support and high-explosive ordnance drops to better support their future squadrons. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Rowdy Vanskike)

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Simulation ordnance drops on specified targets

Strafing runs on simulated enemy convoy
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Combat Development & Integration