Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, check the deck as they land an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) March 18, 2015. The Marines were loading equipment and personnel required for their next mission – COMPTUEX is designed to help Marines and Sailors integrate for their upcoming deployment in the spring. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released) Ospreys take over 150318-M-JT438-053

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