U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 receive fuel from a forward arming and refueling point set up by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2022. VMX-1 demonstrated F-35B expeditionary advanced base capabilities through landings and take-offs at an austere airfield. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet

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