0910117508R-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise Bright Star 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability among , Egyptian and participating forces. The biennial exercise is conducted by Central Command. Navy

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