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    Ospreys refuel in mid-air en route to Singapore

    Ospreys refuel in mid-air en route to Singapore

    SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE

    02.06.2014

    Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, refuels mid-air en route to the Singapore Air Show, Feb. 6, 2014. Three Ospreys from VMM-262 and two KC-130J Super Hercules planes of VMGR-152, part of the 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Okinawa, Japan, are participating in the Singapore Air Show 2014 to display their unique capabilities at the diverse international defense technology forum. The Ospreys conducted mid-air refueling en route to Singapore, demonstrating the ability of the Marines to self-deploy over long distances throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Singapore Air Show 2014 is focuses on building stronger relations between the U.S. and Singapore, as well as among the international community. The event promotes military to military discussions on aircraft and equipment, which enables greater interoperability of aviation platforms, and furthers international military relationships and cooperation. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, and this event demonstrates a focus of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 02.06.2014
    Date Posted: 02.07.2014 23:58
    Photo ID: 1163841
    VIRIN: 140206-M-CE123-007
    Resolution: 3456x4608
    Size: 2.42 MB
    Location: SINGAPORE, SG

    Web Views: 436
    Downloads: 17

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