A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepares to land during a combined operation part of exercise Blue Raptor in Frasselli, France, Nov. 20, 2015. The Allied Maritime Basing Initiative is a proof-of-concept to provide the and NATO allies a year-round, maritime-based crisis response force by leveraging the amphibious capabilities residing in Europe. ( Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released) Blue Raptor 151120-M-EF955-184

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