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

Lt. Gen. John Wissler and Japanese dignitaries embark on an MV-22B Osprey Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise to return to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. This marks the first time that an Osprey landed on a JMSDF ship in the Asia-Pacific region. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. 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 07:34
• Photo ID: 1050667
• VIRIN: 131112-M-ZZ000-016
• Resolution: 5594x2958
• Size: 2.78 MB
• Location: JAPAN MARITIME SELF-DEFENSE FORCE SHIP ISE, AT SEA, OKINAWA, JP