JDA 2017 on Tinian, US Marine Corps Photo

RUNWAY ABLE, TINIAN (May 16, 2017) – A pair of Merlin Mk3s of the British Royal Navy land on Runway Able to drop off a unit of French Marines during Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Justin Park.