MV-22 Osprey Operations

Features MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during flight operations on amphibious assault ships, emphasizing military readiness and maritime capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

June 17, 2010 - An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). Mesa Verde is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220822-N-VJ326-1053 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares to land aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 22 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2021) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Walker prepares to launch an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled deployment to the region. As the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.

EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2014) Sailors secure an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship in the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group currently conducting joint force operations in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility.

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations while underway in the East China Sea, Aug. 31, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220813-N-VJ326-1240 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220716-N-XN177-1192 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 16, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

June 17, 2010 - An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). Mesa Verde is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220812-N-VJ326-1177 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2022) - Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Gerardo Sanchez, from Streamwood, Illinois, organizes administrative tasks in Amphibious Air Traffic Central Control (AATCC) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 12, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

230204-N-DU622-2065 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Screamin Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 approaches to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220920-N-XN177-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2012) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) fast-rope from a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on deployment with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

220408-N-CZ759-1027 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2022) - Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 8. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

221013-N-XN177-2092 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 13, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220427-N-HA192-1049NORFOLK, VA. (April 27, 2022) - An MH-53 Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 12 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), April 27, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

Pacific Ocean, October 3, 2011 - Marines practice takeoffs and landings from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during exercise Dawn Blitz.

220806-N-VJ326-1238 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220920-N-XN177-1205 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220701-N-BR419-1052 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye attached to the Tigertails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2022) An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220914-N-XN177-1215 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 14, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220730-N-XN177-1108 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 30, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Pacific Ocean, July 15, 2010 - SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.

220804-N-XN177-1108 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2022) - A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) hovers behind amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 4, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-classexpeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) pull chalks froma U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium TiltrotorSquadron (VMM) 163 in the Gulf of Aden, July 13, 2022. Hershel "Woody"Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa areaof operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied andpartner interests.

Pacific Ocean, May 7, 2013 - Commander of Naval Air Forces arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

111203-N-DX615-239PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to land aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Makin Island, the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system, is on its first operational deployment.

220629-N-DN159-1035 ADRIATIC SEA (June 29, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, delivers food from USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) to the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea, June 29, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220804-N-VJ326-1055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2022) - Sailors use a spotting dolly to move a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 4, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220802-N-VJ326-1037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2022) - Sailors and Marines perform pre-flight checks on an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), August 2, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221003-N-LI114-2092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tiger Tails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, descends for a landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 3. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne, early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-ST-88-02061. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220810-N-WU964-1044 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Cmdr. Edmund Poynton, commanding officer of the Tigertails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an E-2D Hawkeye after a change of command ceremony, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 10. During the change of command ceremony Cmdr. David Wiltshire transferred command of VAW 125 to Poynton. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 approaches the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is off the coast of Southern California undergoing amphibious warfare certifications.

220806-N-VJ326-1086 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220714-N-XN177-1152 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 14, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, consisting of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD8), the amphibious transport dock ships USS Somerset (LPD 25) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conduct maritime operations off the coast of Somalia in support of Operation Octave Quartz (OOQ). The OOQ mission is to reposition U.S. Department of Defense personnel from Somalia to other locations in East Africa.

220730-N-XN177-1097 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 30, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MV-22 Osprey for a raid during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan. 27, 2022. The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six are underway for COMPTUEX in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX is the last at-sea period in the MEUs Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU and achieve deployment certification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

220919-N-XN177-1132 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) - Sailors prepare to move a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) off of an aircraft elevator and into the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 19, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220822-N-VJ326-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 22 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

WATERS NEAR GUAM (March 18, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a deck landing qualification. Curtis Wilbur is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

An AH-1W Sea Cobra Helicopter, part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), lands on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LPH 2). The Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit who spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Base: USS Exxes (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter refuels on the flight deck of Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 30, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220705-N-DH616-0003 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 5, 2022) MH60R Jaguar 606 of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 60 (HSM 60) launches from the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliances solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict.

Philippine Sea, September 28, 2011 - AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopters land aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2022) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Lee, from Largo, Fla., directs an CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Titans" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Abraham Lincoln is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220906-N-TT639-1058 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

An MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, approaches the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during an ammunition onload, Sept. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

191002-M-MI961-1117 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 2, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). U.S. Marines and Sailors joined Malaysian Armed Forces for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, combat service support training and cultural exchanges.

220801-N-DW158-1099 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 1, 2022) Cmdr. Nick Cunningham, commanding officer of the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 flies over the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an MH-60R Sea Hawk during a change of command ceremony in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 1. During the ceremony Cunningham transferred command of HSM 77 to Cmdr. Blade Schallenberger. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

221015-N-TT639-1118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 15, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220716-N-XN177-1180 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 16, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

EAST CHINA SEA (June 28, 2013) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Dominick Hines signals to an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

220810-N-WU964-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Cmdr. David Wiltshire, former commanding officer of the Tigertails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an E-2D Hawkeye after a change of command ceremony, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 10. During the change of command ceremony Wiltshire transferred command of VAW 125 to Cmdr. Edmund Poynton. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 13, 2020) An E-2C Hawkeye from the "Sun Kings" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

A crewmen operating an SD-1D aircraft spotting dolly positions a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) EA-6B Prowler aircraft on an elevator of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

021105-N-1810F-010. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220716-N-XN177-1177 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 16, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220905-N-XN177-1112 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 5, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sept. 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

060410-N-9621S-005. Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the worldÕs largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 2, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

GULF OF OMAN (June 14, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares to land on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by U.S. Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea.

220906-N-TT639-1050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220906-N-TT639-1050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220419-N-SY758-1069 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 19, 2022) ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 19, 2022) Capt. Robert Aguilar, commanding officer of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, during his final flight before retirement, April 19, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

US Sailors onboard Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), direct an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft after morning flight operations in the Persian Gulf as part of an Southwest Asia build-up. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

220719-N-XN177-2018 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - An UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 19, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221013-N-XN177-2009 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 13, 2022) - U.S. Marines load equipment onto an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220122-N-EE352-1252 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Titans of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, prepares to takeoff the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 22, 2022. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Vinson is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Leon Vonguyen)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2022) Aircraft, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

221209-N-LM220-1565 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2022) A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220905-N-GP384-1220 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 5, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the "Seahawks" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 126, launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), during a Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 flyoff, Sep. 5, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interest.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220714-N-XN177-1192 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 14, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

120209-N-RE822-146 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Fighting Griffins of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 makes a historic first landing aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). The Osprey landed aboard Robert E. Peary while conducting an experimental resupply of Marines during exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise takes place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12

220620-N-BR419-1095 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment) Airman Alfredo Montes, from Long Beach, California, prepares to guide an arresting wire as a C-2A Greyhound attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 30, Det. 5, lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). VRC 30 is a carrier-qualified logistics support squadron that provides supplies, personnel, and logistics support to Carrier Strike Group 5. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220914-N-XN177-1142 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2022) - U.S. Marines brace against rotor wash as an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 14, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

240129-N-FK754-1234 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2024) Sailors prepare to tow an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains.

140708-N-UD469-418PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2014) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) direct an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 onto the flight deck for a personnel transfer during the at-sea phase of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Pacific Ocean, October 16, 2008 - An E-2C Hawkeye lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing 9 are conducting pre-deployment exercises off the coast of Southern California.

220518-N-XN177-2087 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2022) - Sailors secure an MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 to the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 18, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) Sailors direct an X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck.

060925-N-3038W-055. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

221001-N-YQ181-1050 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 1, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tiger Tails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Oct. 1. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Bernadette Lockheart, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), stands by to direct a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey helicopters, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Oct. 06, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A view of the Mark 45 five-inch/54 caliber Dual-Purpose (DP) gun mount on the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). Base: USS Arleigh Burke Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) secure a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aboard USS New Orleans, in the Philippine Sea, July 28, 2022.The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

220812-N-XN177-1058 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) - Sailors refuel an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 12, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

061207-N-6106R-004. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-90-04280. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

221130-N-UF592-1761 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 30, 2022) A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Det. 5, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 30. VRC 30 is one of only two carrier-qualified logistics support squadrons, providing supplies, personnel, and logistics support to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2015) Sailors and distinguished visitors watch an F-35B Lightning II aircraft conduct vertical takeoff and landing flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting the F-35B first phase operational testing to include flight deck operations, maintenance operations and logistical supply chain operations at sea.

Crew members prepare an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter for hangar stowage aboard the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40). The ship is participating in exercise Ocean Safari '85. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

220905-N-XN177-1040 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 5, 2022) - Sailors move an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 and an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sept. 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221205-N-VJ326-1025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) - A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Dec. 5, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

More than 200 Airmen and 10 A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing are working out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2022, during the units participation in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 21-Aug. 4. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

120718-N-AC887-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (JULY 18, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus observes flight operations of aircraft operating on biofuel blends aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during the Great Green Fleet demonstration portion of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Mabus, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and other senior Navy leaders were on hand to witness the large-scale demonstration of the Navy's use of alternative energy and energy efficiencies during RIMPAC, the world's largest international maritime exercise.

000719-N-6967M-501. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73)

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