MV-22 Osprey Operations

Images feature MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft conducting takeoffs and landings from naval vessels, illustrating modern military aviation and readiness.

A U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey flies over Santa Rosa, California
A U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey flies over Santa Rosa, California
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A MV-22 Osprey from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161), Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., conducts high-altitude landing at Mammoth Yosemite Airport in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. May 24, 2022. The VMM-161 conducted a logistics support mission and high-altitude flight trianing during an exercise at Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif.
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Varela, an engine mechanic attached to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, performs preflight checks on a C-130, on 02 July 2009, before a search and rescue mission off of the coast of Comoros. U.S. Forces were called on by the island nation of Comoros to aide in the search and rescue mission after Yemenia Airbus A310-300 crashed in the Indian Ocean.
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220401-N-XN177-1124 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 1. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.
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SEA OF JAPAN (April 11, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, prepares to launch 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.
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220729-N-CH260-1215 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, makes 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.
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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163) prepares to connect to a refueling drogue from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron over the Red Sea, Sept. 7, 2022, during a tactical air refueling mission. VMM-163 deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa by providing capabilities for personnel recovery and casualty evacuation of U.S. forces throughout East Africa.
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U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) fast rope from an MV-22B Osprey assigned toMarine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques(HRST) Master Course at Landing Zone Sterling, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. Fast roping allowsMarines to enter landing zones that are too dangerous for helicopters to safely land. Fast rope andhelicopter rope suspension training teach Marines proper knots, rappelling techniques, and buildconfidence for maneuvering from air to ground.
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220715-O-LR179-1002-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, conducts a maritime surveillance flight 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- 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. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by S1 Melissa Gonzalez)
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120621-N-XE109-243 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jorengend Font directs an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.
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A DC-130H Hercules drone control aircraft banks to the left while passing over the guided missile cruiser USS CHOSIN (CG-65). Members of the 6514th Test Squadron will launch a pair of AQM-34 Firebee target drones from the aircraft during a test of the ship's Aegis anti-air warfare system. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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A Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft flies over Pyramid Lake, Nevada, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Boss Lift, April, 15, 2022. One of the Nevada National Guards strategic priorities is to be engaged and involved with the local communities, and these flights are one of the ways the High Rollers build support from members of the Greater Reno Area.
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An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from a landing zone in Hakkaido, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercisedesigned 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.
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An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from a landing zone in Hakkaido, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercisedesigned 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.
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220717-N-MJ302-1131 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2022) A CMV-22B Osprey, from the "Titans" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.
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An EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft from the 193rd Special Operations Wing performs a flyover during Community Days at the Lancaster Airport in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Sept.17, 2022. Airmen from the 193rd SOW brought to close a 54-year chapter in the unit history as one of the three EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft delivered its final broadcast during the Community Days Air Show event.
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220626-N-XN177-2027 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 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 26, 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.
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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations during Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 13, 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.
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A flight deck crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher as a C-1A Trader aircraft starts its engines on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Country: Unknown
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A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron prepares for takeoff during helocast training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2022. The CV-22s are flown during exercises to train special operations, conventional and partner nation forces in combat scenarios designed to hone special operations air and ground combat skills.
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041205-N-2805L-058. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
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011029-F-0308N-053. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2001 Country: Southwest Asia Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM
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With engine number three on a hoist, ready for removal, Marines move off to a safe distance. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352
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040919-N-1539M-004. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft flies over Pyramid Lake, Nevada, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Boss Lift, April, 15, 2022. One of the Nevada National Guards strategic priorities is to be engaged and involved with the local communities, and these flights are one of the ways the High Rollers build support from members of the Greater Reno Area.
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Relief goods from USAID are offloaded from an Osprey in areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines on November 13, 2013.
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U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Littoral Regiment disembark from a MV-22 Osprey during the Joint Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBHs longstanding relationship with the local community.
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A ShinMaywa US-2 assigned to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's Air Patrol Squadron 71 idles in the sea while the crew completes rescue swimmer drills off the coast of Marines Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 5, 2022. U.S. Special Operations and Japanese Self Defense Forces ability to work together, utilizing abilities like the US-2s amphibious airpower, is essential to being able to provide rescue and humanitarian response in a region covered by water and outlying islands.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eli Schrag, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, disconnects a fuel hose from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft refueling pod during exercise Kodiak Mace 22 at Allen Army Airfield, Alaska, May 12, 2022. This annual exercise is designed to develop unit-level skills, work with joint forces, and maintain a high level of squadron readiness.
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111228-N-JN664-143PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 28, 2011) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans en route to support coalition efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO.
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060919-F-9528H-021. Base: Kirtland Afb State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040514-N-0295M-014. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kevin OMalley and Capt. Thomas Shiiba, both MV-22 Osprey pilots assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to power down their aircraft during a bilateral exercise in Bardufoss, Norway, April 17, 2022. The 22nd MEU, embarked aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is participating in a bilateral training event with the Kingdom of Norways Armed Forces to strengthen U.S. and Norway interoperability, ensuring collective capabilities and steadfast partnerships among NATO allies and partners.
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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 participate in the deactivation ceremony for HMH-463, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 21, 2022. HMH-463s deactivation is in accordance with Force Design 2030 as the Marine Corps modernizes and continues to be a lethal fighting force.
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy W. Beaven, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing chief of staff, presents the Naval Aviation Safety Award to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, May 19, 2022. The award was given for an outstanding safety record during aircraft operations in support of the United States Marine Corps Forces Pacific. This distinctive accomplishment is the result of superior leadership, superlative airmanship and commitment to aviation safety and operational readiness.
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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), sit on the flight line as the sun rises during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 2, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.
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Marines from Company K, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, provide ground security for two MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration, at Moakley Park in Boston, Mass., May 7, 2010. Marines demonstrated how a MAGTF works as part of Marine Week to help increase the public awareness of the Marine Corps' way of life.
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Security Forces Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing and Montana Air National Guard assist with escorting a static display through the crowds during Montanas Military Open House “Flight Over the Falls” at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 24, 2022. The open house served as a partnership between the 341st MW and Montana ANG to provide the community with a first-hand look at the professionalism, esprit de corps and effectiveness of military members and their families.
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Preparation for sinking of aircraft, C-130 Hercules, C130, transport aircraft, dive site, dive destination, Aqaba, Jordan, Asia Minor, Middle East, Asia
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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Prepares to Land at a Landing Zone at a Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan's Helmand Province
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011213-F-3961R-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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A U.S. Air Force C-145A Combat Coyote assigned to 6th Special Operations Squadron, 492nd Special Operations Wing, located at Duke Field, Florida, simulates both airland and airdrop of cargo and personnel, casualty evacuation, during Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training during Northern Agility 22-1 at Hanley Field in Alger County, located in the Upper Peninsula of Mich., June 28, 2022. The Northern Agility exercise series exemplifies the MI ANGs progressive vision for fighter forward arming and refueling training that will land aircraft in an austere landing zone, continuing to champion ACE and adaptive basing concepts for the U.S. Air Force. ACE not only requires novel equipment, but also innovative Airmen that can support the Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) concept.
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220713-N-KD414-0251 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.