Keeping the rotors spinning: aviation mechanics keep the 26th MEU ready [Image 2 of 5]

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

02.17.2016

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brown 

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)     

U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jeffrey J. Patrick (left) and Sgt. Matthew Moody, MV-22 mechanics with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct routine maintenance on the blades of an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Feb. 17, 2016. The 26th MEU is embarked on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Brown/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.17.2016
• Date Posted: 02.29.2016 00:46
• Photo ID: 2429016
• VIRIN: 160217-M-AW179-049
• Resolution: 2143x3000
• Size: 785.3 KB
• Location: NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY