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Caption:
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 6, 2009) -- An MV-22B
Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd
Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship
USS Bataan (LHD 5). The aircraft were flown to Camp Bastion,
Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to VMM-261 and used to
support the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time
the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as
the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona
Miller (RELEASED)
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