Mobility Guardian 23 Interview with Capt. Van Der Merwe

Credit: Tech. Sgt. James Cason | Date Taken: 07/13/2023
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ben Van Der Merwe, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance officer, speaks about Mobility Guardian 23 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 13, 2023. MG23 features seven participating countries - Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States - opening approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000 mile exercise area. Our Allies and partners are one of our greatest strengths and a key strategic advantage. MG23 is an opportunity to deepen our connections with regional Allies and partners using bold initiatives. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. James Cason, Staff Sgt. Bailee Ann Darbasie, Airman 1st Class Caleb Parker)