An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), here, lifts off from the flightline. The Osprey continues to prove a valuable asset for "shrinking the battle space" in 3rd MAW (FWD)'s operations area, flying faster and farther than any assault support aircraft in the region. Osprey Takes Flight in Afghanistan DVIDS273202

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