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    Photo Essay: Gas station in the sky - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit pushes the range of amphibious reach with aerial refueling capability [Image 14 of 31]

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    Photo Essay: Gas station in the sky - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit pushes the range of amphibious reach with aerial refueling capability

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    09.23.2012

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad Kiehl 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    AV-8B Harriers with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly in formation after conducting aerial refueling training operations, Sept 23, 2012. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers conducting aerial refueling with the 24th MEU's KC-130J Hercules aircraft 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.

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2012
    Date Posted: 09.26.2012 01:56
    Photo ID: 672106
    VIRIN: 120923-M-RO494-491
    Resolution: 4802x2930
    Size: 955.17 KB
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