An MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly in formation after conducting aerial refueling training operations, Sept 23, 2012. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers 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: | 672117 |
| VIRIN: | 120923-M-KU932-449 |
| Resolution: | 3900x2400 |
| Size: | 1.56 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, DJ |
| Web Views: | 173 |
| Downloads: | 46 |
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