Lance Cpl. Charles Shelby, an avionics technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fastens a seal on an MV- 22B Osprey aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD-8) in San Francisco, Oct. 4, 2012. From Oct. 3-8, Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU, I Marine Expeditionary Brigade, will participate in numerous community outreach events, including the Italian Heritage Day Parade, urban search and rescue demonstration, park restoration projects and hospital visits. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Gonzalez) 13th MEU Marines keep 'birds' flying

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Lance Cpl. Charles Shelby, an avionics technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fastens a seal on an MV- 22B Osprey aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD-8) in San Francisco, Oct. 4, 2012. From Oct. 3-8, Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU, I Marine Expeditionary Brigade, will participate in numerous community outreach events, including the Italian Heritage Day Parade, urban search and rescue demonstration, park restoration projects and hospital visits. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Gonzalez) 13th MEU Marines keep 'birds' flying high 121004-M-IO267-117

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