VMM-262 visit Misawa AB U.S. Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, discuss flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman) SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.79 MB) Credit: Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman VIRIN: 170731-F-FK724-1127.JPG Photo Gallery