U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph McKellep, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during an aerial refuel operation in support of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, July 20, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conducted different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. McKellep is an Elizabethtown, Kentucky native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)
Date Taken: | 07.20.2023 |
Date Posted: | 07.27.2023 21:42 |
Photo ID: | 7938871 |
VIRIN: | 230720-M-TZ536-1381 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 8.38 MB |
Location: | PH |
Web Views: | 48 |
Downloads: | 7 |
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