A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a Air Force C-130 Hercules during an aerial refuel operation in support of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, July 20, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and Marines conducted differen


A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a Air Force C-130 Hercules during an aerial refuel operation in support of Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 events in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, July 20, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and Marines conducted different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean A. Potter)


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