Osprey Displays Capabilites
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, flies over islands in the Republic of the Philippines on the way to the Singapore, Feb. 6, 2014. Three Ospreys from VMM-262 and two KC-130J Super Hercules planes of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, part of the 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Okinawa, Japan, are participating in the Singapore Air Show 2014 to display their unique capabilities at the diverse international defense technology forum. The Ospreys conducted mid-air refueling en route to Singapore, demonstrating the ability of the Marines to self-deploy over long distances throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Singapore Air Show 2014 is focuses on building stronger relations between the U.S. and Singapore, as well as among the international community. The event promotes military to military discussions on aircraft and equipment, which enables greater interoperability of aviation platforms, and furthers international military relationships and cooperation. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, and this event demonstrates a focus of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb Eames/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr
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