MV-22 Osprey Operations

Dynamic images of the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during military operations, highlighting its versatility in various flight scenarios.

220801-N-VJ326-2362 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 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), August 1, 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.

221020-N-XN177-1188 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 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) Oct. 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from the Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, lands aboard Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) during flying operations as part of 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. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)

220905-N-XN177-1624 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 5, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 takes off from 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.

220802-N-VJ326-2090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 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), 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Leah James, from Mobile, Alabama, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), signals a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron to take off from the ships flight deck while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 4, 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.

220801-N-VJ326-2362 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 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), August 1, 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.

220803-N-VJ326-3359 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 3, 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), Aug. 3, 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.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (April 23, 2013) Landing signalman enlisted direct an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 onto the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska, for its commissioning ceremony May 4.

220409-N-IV962-1153PACIFIC OCEAN (April 9, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, takes off of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 9. Pilots perform deck landing qualifications to practice repeated shipboard takeoffs and landings. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220813-N-VJ326-1111 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 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. 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.

070129-N-6854D-003. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

220816-N-XN177-1121 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 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. 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.

221002-N-DU622-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2022) An E-2C Hawkeye, from the "Sun Kings" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, makes an arrested gear landing on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2020) Sailors prepare to run chocks and chains during flight operations with an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), July 20, 2020. Iwo Jima is underway conducting deck landing qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.

220914-N-XN177-1131 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 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. 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 7, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) July 6. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently embarked aboard the USS Makin Island conductinding routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220803-N-VJ326-4178 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 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), Aug. 3, 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-XN177-1068 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands 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.

20807-N-XN177-1075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 7, 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. 7, 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.

220914-N-XN177-1227 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.

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MV-22B Osprey during flight operations on the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD-22), Dec. 23. The 11th MEU is deployed with Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2022) MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct flight operations with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 27, 2022. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)

An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Seven Eight (VAW-78) prepares to launch from catapult one during flight operations aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) while en route to San Diego, California. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, is secured on deck onboard Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) as a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies overhead during flying operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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)

220623-N-XN177-1288 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 23, 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.

A CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron manuevers during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey arrives at a landing zone during a nighttime helicopter assault force raid training mission to clear a mock town in a central training area at Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2022. The training rehearsed Special Forces Foreign Internal Defense through combined assault forces with assets including a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Signals Intelligence and Multi-Purpose Canines. Integration of Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force components increased interoperability and preparation for operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

221004-N-IL330-1196 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 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) Oct. 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.

221008-N-VJ326-1189 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 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. 8, 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-XN177-1047 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 (Sept. 4, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to take off from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 4. A force in readiness, the 13th MEU trains to rapidly respond to crises in all domain environments through naval power projection. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

220721-N-XN177-2055 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - U.S. Marines load life preserver units (LPU) onto an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 21, 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.

220721-N-XN177-2157 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 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 21, 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 (Jan. 22, 2014) Shooters give the signal to launch an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting a tailored ships training availability off the coast of Southern California.

220829-N-EI127-3048PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 29. Makin Island has the ability to embark and support all Marine aviation assets including the MV-22 Osprey and the F-35B Lightning II. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

070122-N-0684R-135. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

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.

220411-N-SY758-1091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, lands on the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) , April 11, 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.

DN-SC-90-04215. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Martin, helicopter crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH-461), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a panel check before flight on a CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina June 22, 2022. HMH-461 aviation maintenance Marines go through vigorous training and testing to ensure that aircraft aboard MCAS New River are ready to fly and support all missions safely.

220409-N-IV962-1102PACIFIC OCEAN (April 9, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 9. Pilots perform deck landing qualifications to practice repeated shipboard takeoffs and landings. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220803-N-VJ326-4143 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 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), Aug. 3, 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.

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 8, 2016) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2014) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) prepares to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

220913-N-EJ843-1011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) return to the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Sept. 13, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

051013-N-0455L-063. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. Marine Infantrymen with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide ground security during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM 266), follow a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252(VMGR 252), over East Africa Nov. 1, 2022. The refueling unit is deployed from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and supports the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa by providing aerial refueling, airdrop and rescue capabilities to the area of operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing conduct landing drills with MV-22 Ospreys at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing conduct landing drills with MV-22 Ospreys at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains

The V-22 Osprey

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2014) An MV-22B Osprey from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is conducting pre-deployment operations.

220729-N-CH260-1209 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 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 U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) 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 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.

A right front view of an E-2C Hawkeye airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during flight operations. Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220625-N-XN177-2003 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 25, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 prepares to take off from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 25, 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 MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, begins to land during the Marine Expededitionary Unit Field Exercise (MEU FEX) at Bogue Field Marine Corps Auxilary Field, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2022. The MEU FEX demonstrates the MEU's ability to transition command and control from ship-to-shore through the echeloning of command capabilities and expeditionary logistics planning.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2013) A Marine aboard an MV-22 Osprey from the Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 monitors the landing area on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.

220616-N-YD731-1563 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 16, 2022) A Sailor directs an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 16, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, flies in support of exercise Fuji Viper Shinka 22 over Kanagawa, Japan, June 13, 2022. VMM-265 is supporting Fuji Viper Shinka 22 in order to enhance lethality and train bilaterally with 4th Marine Regiment and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force.

SEA OF JAPAN (April 11, 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). During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and JMSDF, the two navies strengthened all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one, reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 refuels prior to take off at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2022. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conducted Air Delivered Ground Refueling to train toward rapid-refueling in austere environments for aircraft that cannot be refueled in flight, allowing them to stay in the fight.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands on a recently repaired runway duringOperation Turning Point on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 16,2022. The Osprey quickly touched down, loaded personnel, and took off inorder to test the runway for viability following repairs to it.

220813-N-EL850-2376 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2022) A C-2 Greyhound aircraft attached to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Aug. 13, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey expends flares during a combat operation over the Helmand Province of southern Afghanistan.

070108-N-8907D-006. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

E-2C Hawkeye USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) US Navy

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2023) A KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Squadron, and a CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, prepare for a mid-flight refueling. VRM 30, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9, is currently based out of Naval Air Station North Island in support of routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220713-N-KD414-0253 An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the Black Eagles of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 , awaits flight operations onboard Point Mugu Jul. 09, 2022. NBVC is comprised of three distinct facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, and San Nicolas Island. It is the largest employer in Ventura County and actively protects Californias largest coastal wetlands through its award winning environmental programs.

October 31, 2009 - A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to refuel midflight above the Barry M. Goldwater Range east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona, during the final exercise of the Weapons and Tactics Instructors course. The tilt-rotor aircraft was refueled by a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules plane, also participating in course.

A CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron manuevers during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

970621-N-4724B-007. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1)

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from the 8th Special Operations Squadron "Black Birds" lands during a local training mission at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 1, 2011. The Osprey's primary mission is insertion, extraction, and re-supply of unconventional warfare forces and equipment into hostile or enemy-controlled territory using airland or airdrop procedures.

An A-10C Thunderbolt from the 190th Fighter Squadron releases two High Drag BDU-50's during a training mission out of Boise, Idaho.

DN-ST-86-04442. Base: USS Midway (CV 41)

221028-N-DW158-1051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 28, 2022) 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), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 28. VRC 30 is one of only two carrier-qualified logistics support squadrons, providing 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.

An E-2D Hawkeye attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW-120) takes off from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) after performing a touch and go, Jan. 14, 2024. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications.

An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2023. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

220802-N-VJ326-1143 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 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), 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.

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) KA-6D Intruder aircraft lands on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., prepares to launch Army Soldiers from Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Fort Carson, Colo., during Emerald Warrior 2011, Cannon AFB, N.M., March 1. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored, multiservice exercise designed to leverage lessons learned from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom to provide trained and ready forces to combatant commanders.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 165th Airlift Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, participates in an airdrop training sortie, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, September 28, 2022. The Kentucky aircrew was assisting with the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center. Since 1983 the training center has provided advanced tactical training to airlift aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Marine Corps and 17 allied nations.

U.S. Marines and sailors move a simulated casualty off of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a mass casualty drill as part of Steel Knight 23 at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st Marine Division is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.

060911-N-0108R-003. Base: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

221002-N-DU622-1223 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2022) An E-2C Hawkeye, from the "Sun Kings" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, makes an arrested gear landing on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

Vertical Magazine photographer Lloyd Horgan observed 58th Special Operations Wing CV-22 Osprey preflight checks at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. April 19, 2022.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), making Nimitz the second carrier to conduct successful MV-22 flight operations. Nimitz is currently underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land at Landing Zone Eagle aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 11, 2019. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU conducted helicopter insertion training aboard the base to improve vital skillsets and teamwork.

An E2-D Hawkeye attached to the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, April 1, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

220720-N-DW158-1110 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 20, 2022) A C-2A Greyhound attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 30 launches from 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, providing 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.

070305-M-7404B-097. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-167

An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers tires to Combat Logistics Battalion 4 Marines standing by at Kin Blue, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. The purpose of the training was to increase Helicopter Support Team proficiency and to practice Expeditionary Advanced Base concepts in preparation for future operations. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

220905-N-GP384-1298 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 5, 2022) A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 40, launches from the flight deck of 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265prepares to take off during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Master Course atLanding Zone Sterling, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. Fast roping allows Marines to enter landingzones that are too dangerous for helicopters to safely land. Fast rope and helicopter ropesuspension training teach Marines proper knots, rappelling techniques, and build confidence formaneuvering from air to ground.

Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, idles in a field in Ventspils, Latvia, during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 12, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

An MV-22 Osprey with the Aviation Combat Element (ACE), Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, takes off during a long-range casualty evacuation as part of exercise Southern Jackaroo 22 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA), Queensland, Australia May 24, 2022. The MRF-D 22 ACEs MV-22 Ospreys traveled from Darwin, NT, Australia to SWBTA to conduct the long-range CASEVAC drill.

030904-F-1460M-001. Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSOC

180415-M-DL117-0277MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2018) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, lands aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during routine flight deck operations. The flight deck operations certify the Osprey pilots to land on an LPD during open ocean operations and work with Navy landing support while deployed to U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, fly behind a CV-22 Osprey static display during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, England, July 15, 2022. RIAT allowed the U.S. Air Force to demonstrate its strong forward presence in Europe as well as reinforce NATO and other European ally partnerships. The event, which showcased aircraft from across the globe celebrated aviations past and present while inspiring the next generation.

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