Lance Cpl. Zackary Bowen, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, scans a field for anything that could damage the MV-22B Osprey he is in while landing. As a crew chief, Bowen and another crew chief constantly monitor the aircraft’s components and make changes as necessary to ensure the safety of the crew and personnel within. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin) VMM 261 conducts flights to maintain readiness 150303-M-IU187-010

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