An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies into position while conducting aerial refueling training operations, Sept 23, 2012. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers from the 24th MEU 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.
Date Taken: | 09.23.2012 |
Date Posted: | 09.26.2012 02:29 |
Photo ID: | 672126 |
VIRIN: | 120923-M-KU932-472 |
Resolution: | 3600x2400 |
Size: | 1.17 MB |
Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, DJ |
Web Views: | 224 |
Downloads: | 61 |
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