Osprey lands on JMSDF ship for first time in Asia-Pacific [Image 13 of 16]

JAPAN MARITIME SELF-DEFENSE FORCE SHIP ISE, AT SEA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

11.12.2013

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey and return to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise while at sea. This marked the first time an Osprey landed on a JMSDF ship in the Asia-Pacific region. Iwasaki is the chief of joint staff for the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

• Date Taken: 11.12.2013
• Date Posted: 11.12.2013 07:35
• Photo ID: 1050664
• VIRIN: 131112-M-ZZ000-013
• Resolution: 4136x3023
• Size: 2.39 MB
• Location: JAPAN MARITIME SELF-DEFENSE FORCE SHIP ISE, AT SEA, OKINAWA, JP