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An MV-22B Osprey connects to the refueling hose of a KC-130J Hercules, during aerial refueling training Sept. 23, 2012. Both aircraft are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and conducted aerial refueling training to practice the skills needed for long-range flight operations. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force for U.S. Central Command in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The KC-130J Hercules detachment is originally from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
| Date Taken: | 09.23.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2012 01:56 |
| Photo ID: | 672097 |
| VIRIN: | 120923-M-RO494-160 |
| Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
| Size: | 933.37 KB |
| Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
| Web Views: | 127 |
| Downloads: | 48 |
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