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New Creative Relevant Search filters Vmm 166 Mv 22 Osprey Stock Photos and Images  (668) Narrow your search: Black & white Page 1 of 7 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Demetri Cornett signals an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Demetri Cornett signals an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pacific-ocean-feb-22-2016-aviation-boatswains-mate-handling-3rd-class-96595880.html U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, perform routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, perform routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-166-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-perform-routine-maintenance-on-an-mv-22-osprey-in-kuwait-sept-24-2020-the-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-a-crisis-response-force-prepared-to-deploy-a-variety-of-capabilities-across-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-andrew-skiver-image377708661.html MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM- 166) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4)130731 MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM- 166) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4)130731https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mv-22-osprey-from-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-lands-on-the-flight-deck-of-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-boxer-lhd-4130731-image401906658.html PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-feb-16-2013-an-mv-22-osprey-from-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-conducts-a-touch-and-go-landing-on-the-flight-deck-of-aircraft-carrier-uss-carl-vinson-cvn-70-image333918085.html 110301-N-KD852-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2011) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). This is the first landing by an Osprey on a west coast amphibious assault ship since being introduced to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released) US Navy 110301-N-KD852-162 An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Maki 110301-N-KD852-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2011) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). This is the first landing by an Osprey on a west coast amphibious assault ship since being introduced to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released) US Navy 110301-N-KD852-162 An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makihttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-110301-n-kd852-162-pacific-ocean-march-1-2011-an-mv-22-osprey-assigned-130300992.html MINDANAO SEA - U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move a CH-53E Super Stallion from VMM-166 into position for takeoff aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th MEU while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 12, 2018, August 12, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U. MINDANAO SEA - U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move a CH-53E Super Stallion from VMM-166 into position for takeoff aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th MEU while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 12, 2018, August 12, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mindanao-sea-us-marines-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-reinforced-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-and-us-navy-sailors-with-the-essex-amphibious-ready-group-arg-move-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-from-vmm-166-into-position-for-takeoff-aboard-the-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-during-search-and-rescue-operations-for-a-missing-marine-attached-to-the-13th-meu-while-on-a-regularly-scheduled-deployment-of-the-essex-arg-and-13th-meu-august-12-2018-august-12-2018-the-essex-arg-13th-meu-is-currently-deployed-to-the-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-u-image218404588.html A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15), flying above Las Vegas, Nevada, April 11, 2015. DS15 is a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing/ Released) US Marine Osprey over Las Vegas 140412-M-MF313-146 A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15), flying above Las Vegas, Nevada, April 11, 2015. DS15 is a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing/ Released) US Marine Osprey over Las Vegas 140412-M-MF313-146https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-marine-corps-mv-22-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft-assigned-to-marine-129763485.html MINDANAO SEA - U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for takeoff during a search and rescue operation during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 11, 2018, August 11, 2018. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.). () MINDANAO SEA - U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for takeoff during a search and rescue operation during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 11, 2018, August 11, 2018. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.). ()https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mindanao-sea-us-sailors-with-the-essex-amphibious-ready-group-arg-prepare-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-166-reinforced-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-for-takeoff-during-a-search-and-rescue-operation-during-a-regularly-scheduled-deployment-of-the-essex-arg-and-13th-meu-august-11-2018-august-11-2018-the-essex-arg13th-meu-is-currently-deployed-to-the-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-u-s-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-francisco-j-diaz-jr-image218404594.html PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 approaches for a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 approaches for a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-feb-16-2013-an-mv-22-osprey-from-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-approaches-for-a-touch-and-go-landing-on-the-flight-deck-of-the-aircraft-carrier-uss-carl-vinson-cvn-70-carl-vinson-is-underway-conducting-precision-approach-landing-system-pals-and-flight-deck-certifications-image235134393.html ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Wade Pawlisz, the armory chief with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 23, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke poin ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Wade Pawlisz, the armory chief with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 23, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke poinhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/arabian-gulf-us-marine-sgt-wade-pawlisz-the-armory-chief-with-the-command-element-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-is-sprayed-by-oleoresin-capsicum-spray-aboard-the-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-nov-23-2018-the-essex-is-the-flagship-for-the-essex-amphibious-ready-group-and-with-the-embarked-13th-meu-is-deployed-to-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-in-support-of-naval-operations-to-ensure-maritime-stability-and-security-in-the-central-region-connecting-the-mediterranean-and-the-pacific-through-the-western-indian-ocean-and-three-strategic-choke-poin-image344927134.html PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) launches from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in support of a long-range raid exercise. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) launches from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in support of a long-range raid exercise. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-dec-12-2015-an-mv-22-osprey-assigned-to-marine-medium-tilt-squadron-vmm-166-reinforced-launches-from-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-boxer-lhd-4-in-support-of-a-long-range-raid-exercise-the-boxer-amphibious-ready-group-arg-is-underway-off-the-coast-of-southern-california-completing-a-certification-exercise-certex-certex-is-the-final-evaluation-of-the-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-13th-meu-and-boxer-arg-prior-to-deployment-and-is-intended-to-certify-their-readiness-to-conduct-integrated-missions-across-the-full-spectrum-of-military-operations-image235134394.html U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teach a class on basic air-cart operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Arabian Sea Dec. 29, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Cor U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teach a class on basic air-cart operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Arabian Sea Dec. 29, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-fighter-attack-squadron-vmfa-211-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-teach-a-class-on-basic-air-cart-operations-aboard-the-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-in-the-arabian-sea-dec-29-2018-the-essex-is-the-flagship-for-the-essex-amphibious-ready-group-and-with-the-embarked-13th-meu-is-deployed-to-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-in-support-of-naval-operations-to-ensure-maritime-stability-in-the-central-region-connecting-the-mediterranean-and-the-pacific-through-the-western-indian-ocean-and-three-strategic-choke-points-us-marine-cor-image344927405.html OCEAN (March 28, 2018) Cpl. Isaac R. Gonzolez, right, and Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Cramer, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, preform maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. OCEAN (March 28, 2018) Cpl. Isaac R. Gonzolez, right, and Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Cramer, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, preform maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ocean-march-28-2018-cpl-isaac-r-gonzolez-right-and-lance-cpl-jordan-a-cramer-assigned-to-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-preform-maintenance-on-a-mv-22-osprey-on-the-flight-deck-of-the-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-during-an-amphibious-squadron-and-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-integration-pmint-exercise-pmint-is-a-training-evolution-between-essex-amphibious-ready-group-and-13th-meu-which-allows-sailors-and-marines-to-train-as-a-cohesive-unit-in-preparation-for-their-upcoming-deployment-image179736589.html U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colton Ciufo, left, and Sgt. Matt Hennies, right, psychological operations specialists, simulate the detention of Cpl. Patrick Esponla, center, a chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear defense specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), after being sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 23, 2018, in the Arabian Gulf. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in suppo U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colton Ciufo, left, and Sgt. Matt Hennies, right, psychological operations specialists, simulate the detention of Cpl. Patrick Esponla, center, a chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear defense specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), after being sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 23, 2018, in the Arabian Gulf. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in suppohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-colton-ciufo-left-and-sgt-matt-hennies-right-psychological-operations-specialists-simulate-the-detention-of-cpl-patrick-esponla-center-a-chemical-biological-radiation-nuclear-defense-specialist-with-the-command-element-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-after-being-sprayed-by-oleoresin-capsicum-spray-aboard-the-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-nov-23-2018-in-the-arabian-gulf-the-essex-is-the-flagship-for-the-essex-amphibious-ready-group-and-with-the-embarked-13th-meu-is-deployed-to-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-in-suppo-image344924865.html PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Demetri Cornett signals an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Demetri Cornett signals an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pacific-ocean-feb-22-2016-aviation-boatswains-mate-handling-3rd-class-96595878.html U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-166-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-conduct-maintenance-on-an-mv-22-osprey-in-kuwait-sept-24-2020-the-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-a-crisis-response-force-prepared-to-deploy-a-variety-of-capabilities-across-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-andrew-skiver-image377708674.html U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mike Murray performs an exterior preflight check on a MV-22 Osprey prior to a familiarization flight during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16. VMM -166, 13th Marin U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mike Murray performs an exterior preflight check on a MV-22 Osprey prior to a familiarization flight during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16. VMM -166, 13th Marinhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-capt-mike-murray-performs-an-exterior-preflight-check-image62740957.html U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mickael Clemann explains the tilt rotor technology of the MV-22 Osprey to spectators during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, Nov. 18, 2013. Clemann is a MV-22 crew chief assigned to VMM -166, 1 U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mickael Clemann explains the tilt rotor technology of the MV-22 Osprey to spectators during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, Nov. 18, 2013. Clemann is a MV-22 crew chief assigned to VMM -166, 1https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-mickael-clemann-explains-the-tilt-rotor-technology-image62766794.html U.S. Marines assigned to assigned to Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (1/7), 1st Marine Division and agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation maneuver toward MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, completing a long-range raid during Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15) on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., April 11, 2015. DS15 is a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjornda U.S. Marines assigned to assigned to Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (1/7), 1st Marine Division and agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation maneuver toward MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, completing a long-range raid during Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15) on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., April 11, 2015. DS15 is a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndahttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-assigned-to-assigned-to-charley-company-1st-battalion-7th-129763488.html U.S. Marines with Lima Co., Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, load onto an MV-22 Osprey from VMM-166 during an air raid exercise at Camp Pendleton, California Jan. 30, 2018. Lima Co. is the air assault element for the BLT for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marines with Lima Co., Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, load onto an MV-22 Osprey from VMM-166 during an air raid exercise at Camp Pendleton, California Jan. 30, 2018. Lima Co. is the air assault element for the BLT for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corpshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-with-lima-co-battalion-landing-team-3rd-battalion-1st-marine-175798505.html U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, are staged on the flight line in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver) U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, are staged on the flight line in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-mv-22-ospreys-assigned-to-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-166-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-are-staged-on-the-flight-line-in-kuwait-sept-24-2020-the-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-a-crisis-response-force-prepared-to-deploy-a-variety-of-capabilities-across-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-andrew-skiver-image377708681.html U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mickael Clemann explains the tilt rotor technology of the MV-22 Osprey to spectators during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, Nov. 18, 2013. Clemann is a MV-22 crew chief assigned to VMM -166, 1 U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mickael Clemann explains the tilt rotor technology of the MV-22 Osprey to spectators during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, Nov. 18, 2013. Clemann is a MV-22 crew chief assigned to VMM -166, 1https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-mickael-clemann-explains-the-tilt-rotor-technology-image62766808.html U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devon Morris looks down at the other aircraft at the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2013. VMM - 166, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit brought four MV-22 Ospreys, an A U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devon Morris looks down at the other aircraft at the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2013. VMM - 166, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit brought four MV-22 Ospreys, an Ahttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-devon-morris-looks-down-at-the-other-aircraft-image62740949.html U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Russell Maben, a pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, starts the engines of an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15) at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nev., April 11, 2015. VMM-166 conducted a long-range raid as part of DS15, a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. 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Paris Capers/ Released) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element attached to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watch from a distance as an MV-22 Osprey lands during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) mission at Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-with-battalion-landing-team-blt-21-the-ground-combat-element-89980890.html U.S. Marines with Lima Co., Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment load onto an MV-22 Osprey from VMM-166 during an air raid exercise at Camp Pendleton, California Feb. 1, 2018. Lima Co. is the air assault element for the BLT for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marines with Lima Co., Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment load onto an MV-22 Osprey from VMM-166 during an air raid exercise at Camp Pendleton, California Feb. 1, 2018. Lima Co. is the air assault element for the BLT for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corpshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-with-lima-co-battalion-landing-team-3rd-battalion-1st-marine-175798606.html U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, are staged on the flight line in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver) U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, are staged on the flight line in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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Charley 1/7 and VMM-166 conducted a long-range raid as part of DS15, a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl U.S. Marines assigned to Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (1/7), 1st Marine Division, rehearse tactically exiting an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 11, 2015. Charley 1/7 and VMM-166 conducted a long-range raid as part of DS15, a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands. 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The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flys over Wake Island, during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th MEU, August 1, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. 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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released) 130216-N-EH921-480 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil An MV-22 takes off from USS Carl Vinson. (8497230423) PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released) 130216-N-EH921-480 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil An MV-22 takes off from USS Carl Vinson. 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Boxer is currently underway off the coast of Southern California participating in DB-15. DB-15 is a multinational training exercise being conducted by Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB) to build U.S., Japan, Mexico and New Zealand’s amphibious, and command and control capabilities through live, simulated, 150904-N-GM561-768 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-166) approaches the flight deck of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces ship JDS Hyuga (DDH 181) during Dawn Blitz (DB-15). Boxer is currently underway off the coast of Southern California participating in DB-15. DB-15 is a multinational training exercise being conducted by Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB) to build U.S., Japan, Mexico and New Zealand’s amphibious, and command and control capabilities through live, simulated,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-150904-n-gm561-768-pacific-ocean-sept-5-2015-an-mv-22-osprey-assigned-129938779.html PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and the 13th MEU, August 2, 2018. The Essex ARG/13th MEU team is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U. S. Marine Corps photo PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and the 13th MEU, August 2, 2018. The Essex ARG/13th MEU team is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U. S. 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(U.S. Marine Corp ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 3, 2019. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. 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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released) 130216-N-TZ605-081 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil USS Carl Vinson at sunset. (8498334832) PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released) 130216-N-TZ605-081 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil USS Carl Vinson at sunset. 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The Essex is the flagship for the Essex ARG and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Bryan Sanchez, assigned with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepares a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for takeoff while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 5, 2019. 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Boxer is off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Michael Schwartz/Released) 121029-N-QP351-068 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - An MV-22 Osprey take off from USS Boxer. PACIFIC OCEAN (OCT. 29, 2012) A landing signalman enlisted directs an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight deck certification. Boxer is off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Michael Schwartz/Released) 121029-N-QP351-068 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - An MV-22 Osprey take off from USS Boxer.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pacific-ocean-oct-29-2012-a-landing-signalman-enlisted-directs-an-129945777.html MALAYSIA – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on Kota Belud Range, Malaysia for a Tactical Air Control Party Exercise with Malaysian Joint Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018, August 15, 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in it 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. (U.S. MALAYSIA – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on Kota Belud Range, Malaysia for a Tactical Air Control Party Exercise with Malaysian Joint Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018, August 15, 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in it 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. 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The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released) US Navy 110212-N-3659B-054 Marine Capt. Geoff Blumenfel 110212-N-3659B-054 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) Marine Capt. Geoff Blumenfeld explains the interior of a MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Sea Elks of Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released) US Navy 110212-N-3659B-054 Marine Capt. 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The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the re A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, receives fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 during an air-to-air refueling (AAR) mission over the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility on Oct. 3, 2020. The purpose of an AAR mission is to transfer aviation fuel from one aircraft to another in order to extend the range, payload capacity, and endurance of the receiving aircraft. 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ITX 2-15, being executed by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 4 (SPMAGTF-4), is being conducted to enhance the integration and warfighting cap A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166), Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW), takes flight during a demonstration showing off the Marine Corps' airdropping capabilities in support of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-15 at Sandhill Landing Zone aboard Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015. ITX 2-15, being executed by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 4 (SPMAGTF-4), is being conducted to enhance the integration and warfighting caphttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-marine-mv-22-osprey-transport-aircraft-assigned-to-marine-medium-129757232.html RELEASED PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2018) – Marine Corps Lance Cpl. 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The purpose of an AAR mission is to transfer aviation fuel from one aircraft to another in order to extend the range, payload capacity, and endurance of the receiving aircraft. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the regi A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, approaches a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 for fuel during air-to-air refueling (AAR) mission over the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility on Oct. 3, 2020. The purpose of an AAR mission is to transfer aviation fuel from one aircraft to another in order to extend the range, payload capacity, and endurance of the receiving aircraft. 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ITX 2-15, being executed by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 4 (SPMAGTF-4), is being conducted to enhance the integration and warfighting capability A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166), Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW), lands during a demonstration showing off the Marine Corps' airdropping capabilities in support of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-15 at Sandhill Landing Zone aboard Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015. 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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spec 181012-N-PH222-1465 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2018) An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, conducts flight operations from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Mediterranean Sea Oct. 12, 2018. Anchorage and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations as a crisis response force in support of regional partners as well as to promote U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. 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Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) 130216-N-LN833-398 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil An MV-22 does a touch-and-go aboard USS Carl Vinson. (8497231265) PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) 130216-N-LN833-398 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil An MV-22 does a touch-and-go aboard USS Carl Vinson. (8497231265)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pacific-ocean-feb-16-2013-an-mv-22-osprey-from-marine-medium-tiltrotor-129993615.html MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare CH-53E Super Stallions from VMM-166 for takeoff aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th MEU while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 12, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare CH-53E Super Stallions from VMM-166 for takeoff aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th MEU while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ARG and 13th MEU, August 12, 2018. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations. 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Alan Anderson, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (REIN), conducts maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance RELEASED PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2018) – Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alan Anderson, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (REIN), conducts maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/released-pacific-ocean-july-25-2018-marine-corps-lance-cpl-alan-anderson-assigned-to-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-166-rein-conducts-maintenance-on-an-mv-22-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft-on-the-flight-deck-of-wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-during-a-regularly-scheduled-deployment-of-essex-amphibious-ready-group-arg-and-13th-expeditionary-unit-meu-the-essex-argmeu-team-is-a-strong-flexible-responsive-and-consistent-force-capable-of-maneuver-warfare-across-all-domains-it-is-equipped-and-scalable-to-respond-to-any-crisis-from-humanitarian-assistance-image218517026.html Petty Officer 3rd Class Hao Vu, a flight deck director aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2), provides direction for the MV-22 Osprey awaiting takeoff, March 26, 2018. The Osprey was assigned to transport Marines to an exercise as part of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's first at sea period. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU fully integrated for the first time before their summer deployment. Amphibious Squadron, MEU integration training is a crucial pre-deployment exercise that allows the Navy-Marine Corps team to rapidly plan and execute complex operations fr Petty Officer 3rd Class Hao Vu, a flight deck director aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2), provides direction for the MV-22 Osprey awaiting takeoff, March 26, 2018. The Osprey was assigned to transport Marines to an exercise as part of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's first at sea period. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU fully integrated for the first time before their summer deployment. 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The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enter an MV-22B Osprey for a sparrow hawk training exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 6, 2019. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. 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