MV-22B Ospreys take off [Image 6 of 7]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

10.14.2017

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dusty B Kilcrease 

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 14, 2017) – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Osprey is designed for expeditionary assault support, raid operations, cargo lift and support to special warfare, it is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and short and takeoff and landing (VSTOL). The 15th MEU is embarked on the America 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 Lance Cpl. Dusty Kilcrease)

• Date Taken: 10.14.2017
• Date Posted: 10.15.2017 02:43
• Photo ID: 3864805
• VIRIN: 171014-M-KN503-048
• Resolution: 3623x2415
• Size: 201.44 KB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY