5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element perform preflight checks on an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Osprey is designed for expeditionary assault support, raid operations, cargo lift and support to special warfare, it is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and short and takeoff and landing (VSTOL). The 15th MEU is embarked on the America Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U
5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element perform preflight checks on an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Osprey is designed for expeditionary assault support, raid operations, cargo lift and support to special warfare, it is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and short and takeoff and landing (VSTOL). The 15th MEU is embarked on the America Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the 5th Fleet area of operations.
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