Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 16, 2005) -- An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the
"Argonauts" of Marine Tilt-Rotor Operational Test and Evaluation
Squadron Two Two (VMX-22), transports a hummer from the flight deck of
USS Bataan (LHD 5) to shore as part of a training exercise. The MV-22
is conducting training operations with Marines assigned to 1st
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Platoon 1/8 currently embarked aboard
the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is currently
underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing the final test and evaluation
for the MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham (RELEASED)
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