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Caption:
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 6, 2009) -- An Osprey from
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine
Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) prepares to take 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 Second Class Julio
Rivera (RELEASED)
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