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A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 expends countermeasure flares to defeat a simulated surface-to-air missile, or Smokey Sam at Barry M. Goldwater Range West aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma training grounds, Jan 21, 2021. The Smokey Sam tests the aircraft’s electronic countermeasure systems and ensures that flares are expended to defeat the infrared threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 expends countermeasure flares to defeat a simulated surface-to-air missile, or Smokey Sam at Barry M. Goldwater Range West aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma training grounds, Jan. 21, 2021.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules crewmember, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, oversees the lateral flight movements and combat maneuver training on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 21, 2021. VMGR-152 mission is to provide support by aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl John Hall) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules crewmember, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, oversees the lateral flight movements and combat maneuver training on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 21, 2021.