A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over Djibouti City after conducting aerial refueling training Sep. 23, 2012. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers from 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: | 672127 |
VIRIN: | 120923-M-KU932-477 |
Resolution: | 3600x2400 |
Size: | 1.2 MB |
Location: | OVER DJIBOUTI, DJ |
Web Views: | 229 |
Downloads: | 56 |
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