Marines Stage Hornet Maritime Strike Package off Japan

The U.S. Marine Corps sortied anti-ship missile-equipped Hornets off Japan last month, showcasing its maritime strike capabilities. Ten F/A-18 Hornet fighters from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 took off from U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni with AGM-84D Harpoon anti-ship missiles on Aug. 19. According to a spokesperson with Marine Air Group 12, the maritime strike drill “provides a glimpse into the sizable maritime strike package and combat power” that the service’s tactical fighters c

Source: USNI News