Images: 24 MEU Deployment 2012 [Image 5 of 31]
Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim Subscribe To This Journalist
An MV-22B Osprey connects to the refueling hose of a KC-130J Hercules, during aerial refueling training Sept. 23, 2012. Both aircraft are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and conducted aerial refueling training 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 02:03
Photo ID:672124
VIRIN:120923-M-KU932-470
Location:U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, DJ
Resolution:2400x3300
Size:1.16 MB