Aircrews from the 20th Special Operations Squadron and 9th SOS prepare CV-22 Ospreys and an MC-130J Commando II for takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, More
Four MV-22 Ospreys wait for Marines with Company C, 1st Bn., 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 to load at Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Afghanistan. The Ospreys inserted the Marines in a forwar More
Capt. Joshua Rogerson, The Basic School air officer, signals MV-22 Ospreys pilots his location during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employment of the Osprey in future operations at LZ Cockat More
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 More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, flies over islands in the Republic of the Philippines on the way to the Singapore, Feb. 6, 2014. Three Ospreys from VMM-262 and two KC-130J Super Herc More
A CV-22 B Osprey tilt rotor helicopter lands at the Army Airfield, Baumholder Military Training Area, for the first time, April 23, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Erich Backes/ Released)
Cpl. Tyler D. Smith (left) and Pfc. Cody Castresana, conduct basic maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier in the hanger bay of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5), Sept. 23, 2014. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit/Peleliu Amphib More
The U.S. Air Force 362nd Training Squadron trains airmen to repair and maintain the V-22 Osprey aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River. Due to the small number of Ospreys in the Air Force, the Marine Corps a More
The first MV-22B Osprey from Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron-22 arrives from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., to the unit’s new home at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Tuesday, Ju More
Portuguese Marine corporal L. Pedro looks on as his counterparts load into U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft. The Portuguese, Spanish and U.S. team demonstrated the Allied Maritime Basing Initiative by la More
A U.S. Marine Corps member takes a moment to rest during a MV-22 Osprey flight over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a histor More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shane Raddatz, who serves as a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron, guides a forklift to load a pallet onto a MV-22 Osprey on Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, April 6, 2019 More
190401-N-UP035-1025 ARABIAN GULF (April 19, 2019) - A V-22 Osprey attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsar More
200806-N-NJ919-1099 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Breanna De La Fuente, from Long Beach, Miss., guides a CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the Air Force 21st S More
200812-N-NJ919-1072 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Philippine Sea while conducting routine operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary More
Airmen from the 20th Special Operations Squadron take off in CV-22 Ospreys during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest join More
A Marine with Company C, 1st Bn., 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, makes a few last minute adjustments to his pack before leaving Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Afghanistan, for Operation Jaws More
2nd Lt. Gregory Mateo, a Marine awaiting training at Infantry Officer Course, stands in awe as he sees, for the first time, an MV-22 Osprey fly by during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employ More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, refuels in mid-air from a KC-130J Super Hercules of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 on the way to the Singapore, Feb. 6, 2014. Three Osp More
A CV-22 B Osprey tilt rotor helicopter lands at the Army Airfield, Baumholder Military Training Area, for the first time, April 23, 2014. (U.S.Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Erich Backes/ Released)
Marines and Sailors secure an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) during flight operations on the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX), at sea, Sept. 22, More
Cpl. Lewis J. Rivera (left) and Sgt. Andrew D. Sutton prepare to remove a generator from an AV-8B Harrier during routine maintenance inspections in the hanger bay of the USS Peleliu, Sept. 23, 2014. The 31st Ma More
Today the Portuguese, Spanish and U.S. team demonstrated the Allied Maritime Basing Initiative by launching U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft from the Spanish ship Juan Carlos I to pick up Portuguese Mari More
A U.S. Marine Corps member rests his hands during a MV-22 Osprey flight over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a historical No More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Parshall (left) and Cpl. Shane Raddatz, who serve as crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, position and secure pallets inside an MV-22 Osprey for delivery to the U More
200806-N-NJ919-1113 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft attached to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Americ More
An MC-130J Commando II from the 9th Special Operations Squadron sits on the flightline after operations during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrio More
Three MV-22 Ospreys wait for Marines with Company C, 1st Bn., 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, to load at Forward Operation Base Delaram II. The Ospreys inserted the Marines in a forward location More
A group of Marine officers straighten out the rappel rope after completing a simulated insert using fast rope tactics during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employment of the Osprey in future More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Tiltrotor Helicopter Squadron 262, soars among clouds on the way to the Singapore, Feb. 6, 2014. Three Ospreys from VMM-262 and two KC-130J Super Hercules planes of VMGR-152, part More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, works on an MV-22B Osprey during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Peleliu (LHA-5), at sea, Sep More
Sgt. Andrew D. Sutton carries the generator of an AV-8B Harrier in the hanger bay of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5), Sept. 23, 2014. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group is participating i More
Crew chief, Lance Cpl. Steven Flowers, and pilots Capt. Aaron Okun and Capt. John Pross, manned the first MV-22B Osprey from Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron-22 to arrive from Marine Corps Air St More
U.S. Marine Capt. George Carpenter, a pilot assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa, explains the tilt-rotor function on an MV-22 Osprey to the Higher Technical Schoo More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey flying over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a historical Northern Vipe More
A Philippine Air Force OV-10 Light Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft prepares for a training flight on Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 6, 2019, in support of Exercise Balikatan 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th itera More
200806-N-NJ919-1190 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft attached to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron flies astern of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). A More
Airmen from the 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare an MC-130J Commando II for takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is More
Three MV-22 Ospreys wait for Marines with Company C, 1st Bn., 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, to load while a fourth Osprey begins to land at Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Afghanistan. The O More
2nd Lt. Edward Lynn, a Marine awaiting training at Infantry Officer Course, makes his way down using fast rope tactics during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employment of the MV-22 Osprey in More
Three MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, arrive in Singapore, near the Republic of Korea Air Force T-50 Black Eagles staged for the Singapore Air Show, Feb. 6, 2014. Three Ospreys from V More
Portuguese aircraft rescue and firefighers observe U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft on takeoff. The Portuguese, Spanish and U.S. team demonstrated the Allied Maritime Basing Initiative by launching U.S. More
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hok More
An V-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, taxis down the runway of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 6, 2019, before carrying supplies to the United States Navy multipurpose amphibious a More
200806-N-NJ919-1216 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft attached to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS A More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron in an MC-130J Commando II refuel a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Tride More
2nd Lt. Logan McKenna, a Marine awaiting training at Infantry Officer Course, hurries to clear the landing for the Marine behind him during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employment of the M More
Japanese media members capture the takeoff of an MV-22 Osprey during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on H More
A 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer continuously assesses and coordinates a night operation in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members run toward a MV-22 Osprey for a familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft attached to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, More
160612-N-HD638-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2016) A MV-22B Osprey, from Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, lands on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The MV-22B Osprey is More
U.S. Marine Corp joint terminal attack controller communicates with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exerci More
Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Harp, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander of Northern Viper 17, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Seiichi Iwana, deputy commander of Northern More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a line for a MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away after their MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away after their MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from M More