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Mighty MEU Mega Thread (MMMT)
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More Osprey action since KBay asked for it
080708-N-4014G-063 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 8, 2008) A V-22 Osprey aircraft from the "Thunder Chickens" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 conducts landing qualifications aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Gearhiser (Released)
080220-N-5180F-015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)
090309-N-3165S-075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2009) An MV-22 Osprey begins its take-off procedures aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are off the Atlantic Coast for a certification exercise (CERTEX), the third and final certification for the amphibious readiness group and the 22nd MEU before their deployment later this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Ryan Steinhour/Released)
090323-N-8154G-344 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 23, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a fast-rope exercise from an MV-22B Osprey onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway off the Atlantic coast with other elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit for their Certification Exercise (CERTEX). Battan is preparing for a scheduled deployment later this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham/Released)
080722-N-5681S-060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 22, 2008) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 08-4 as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Starkey/Released)
080708-N-4014G-063 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 8, 2008) A V-22 Osprey aircraft from the "Thunder Chickens" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 conducts landing qualifications aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Gearhiser (Released)
080220-N-5180F-015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)
090309-N-3165S-075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2009) An MV-22 Osprey begins its take-off procedures aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are off the Atlantic Coast for a certification exercise (CERTEX), the third and final certification for the amphibious readiness group and the 22nd MEU before their deployment later this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Ryan Steinhour/Released)
090323-N-8154G-344 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 23, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a fast-rope exercise from an MV-22B Osprey onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway off the Atlantic coast with other elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit for their Certification Exercise (CERTEX). Battan is preparing for a scheduled deployment later this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham/Released)
080722-N-5681S-060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 22, 2008) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 08-4 as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Starkey/Released)
090309-N-3165S-075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2009) An MV-22 Osprey begins its take-off procedures aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are off the Atlantic Coast for a certification exercise (CERTEX), the third and final certification for the amphibious readiness group and the 22nd MEU before their deployment later this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Ryan Steinhour/Released)
What's going on here? I've seen smokey starts before, but is this normal for a -22?
010323-N-9855D-002 Philippine Sea (Mar. 23, 2001) -- During a long-range personnel recovery training mission, a CH-53E "Sea Stallion" helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) refuels from a C-130 ?Hercules?. The 31st MEU is embarked aboard and operating from USS Essex (LHD 2) as part of an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class James Davis. (RELEASED)
MEUs go into action during first stage of OEF
Wait for it......
011013-M-9933D-009 At sea aboard the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) October 13, 2001 - 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) AH-1W "Super Cobra" helicopters launch from the ships flight deck. Peleliu and her embarked MEU are conducting events in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Decker (Released)
Execute! A little dash of Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) and presto....
011125-M-4912C-006 Afghanistan (Nov. 25, 2001) -- U.S. Marines with “C” Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1 of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEU, SOC) raise the first American flag in Afghanistan after the seizure of a forward operating base as “Operation Swift Freedom” begins. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sergeant Joseph R. Chenelly. (RELEASED)
011202-N-8421M-003 Operation Enduring Freedom -- Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) line up to board an Air Force C-17 aircraft. The plane is transporting U.S. Marines to an undisclosed location in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photograph by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class David C. Mercil. (RELEASED)
011214-N-2383B-534 Operation Enduring Freedom (December 14, 2001) -- A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) straps on a backpack while laying back on the pack, then rolling to one side and raising up from all fours. The 26th MEU recently deployed to this undisclosed location within Afghanistan from aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
011217-N-1523C-003 Camp Rhino, Afghanistan (Dec. 17, 2001) -- U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) security detachment pass time during their off hours playing cards in a warehouse next to the desert airstrip south of Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Marines from the 15th and 26th MEU’s are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Photographer’s Mate Terry Cosgrove. (RELEASED)
011228-N-2383B-516 At the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Kandahar, Afghanistan (Dec. 28, 2001) -- LCpl. Chris Cassa from Westford, Mass., positions his weapon in place as he gears up for the evening watch. LCpl. Cassa of India Company, 26th MEU(SOC) has been in the fields of Kandahar for two weeks now and has been defending and maintaining security of the base perimeter. U.S. Marines are in Afghanistan operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
Wait for it......
011013-M-9933D-009 At sea aboard the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) October 13, 2001 - 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) AH-1W "Super Cobra" helicopters launch from the ships flight deck. Peleliu and her embarked MEU are conducting events in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Decker (Released)
Execute! A little dash of Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) and presto....
011125-M-4912C-006 Afghanistan (Nov. 25, 2001) -- U.S. Marines with “C” Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1 of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEU, SOC) raise the first American flag in Afghanistan after the seizure of a forward operating base as “Operation Swift Freedom” begins. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sergeant Joseph R. Chenelly. (RELEASED)
011202-N-8421M-003 Operation Enduring Freedom -- Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) line up to board an Air Force C-17 aircraft. The plane is transporting U.S. Marines to an undisclosed location in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photograph by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class David C. Mercil. (RELEASED)
011214-N-2383B-534 Operation Enduring Freedom (December 14, 2001) -- A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) straps on a backpack while laying back on the pack, then rolling to one side and raising up from all fours. The 26th MEU recently deployed to this undisclosed location within Afghanistan from aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
011217-N-1523C-003 Camp Rhino, Afghanistan (Dec. 17, 2001) -- U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) security detachment pass time during their off hours playing cards in a warehouse next to the desert airstrip south of Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Marines from the 15th and 26th MEU’s are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Photographer’s Mate Terry Cosgrove. (RELEASED)
011228-N-2383B-516 At the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Kandahar, Afghanistan (Dec. 28, 2001) -- LCpl. Chris Cassa from Westford, Mass., positions his weapon in place as he gears up for the evening watch. LCpl. Cassa of India Company, 26th MEU(SOC) has been in the fields of Kandahar for two weeks now and has been defending and maintaining security of the base perimeter. U.S. Marines are in Afghanistan operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
020120-N-2383B-512 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Jan. 20, 2002 -- A tired U.S. Marine from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) walks through the mess decks of USS Bataan. The Marine just returned to the ship after supporting successful missions in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26 MEU (SOC) are operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
020212-N-2383B-502 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 12, 2002 -- A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E ?Sea Knight? helicopter returns aboard ship for refueling operations, while an AV-8B ?Harrier? assigned to the ?Blue Knights? of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365) prepares for launch. Bataan and elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
020212-N-2383B-506 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 12, 2002 -- A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B ?Harrier? assigned to the ?Blue Knights? of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365), prepares for launch. Bataan and elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)
Marines at Kandahar
020212-M-7370C-140 Operation Enduring Freedom (Feb. 12, 2002) -- A U.S. Marine KC-130 “Hercules” assigned to the “Raiders” of Aerial Refueler-Transport Squadron Three Five Two (VMGR-352), prepares for its next mission at an undisclosed forward operating base, while another aircraft assigned to VMGR-252 takes off on a mission to transport Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) back to Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. Marines from the 26th MEU are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer William D Crow. (RELEASED)
020212-M-7370C-099 Operation Enduring Freedom (Feb. 12, 2002) -- Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a KC-130 “Hercules” assigned to the Aerial Refueler-Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) at an undisclosed forward operating base. Elements of the 26th MEU were returning to Kandahar, Afghanistan, and have deployed from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer William D Crow. (RELEASED)
020212-M-7370C-140 Operation Enduring Freedom (Feb. 12, 2002) -- A U.S. Marine KC-130 “Hercules” assigned to the “Raiders” of Aerial Refueler-Transport Squadron Three Five Two (VMGR-352), prepares for its next mission at an undisclosed forward operating base, while another aircraft assigned to VMGR-252 takes off on a mission to transport Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) back to Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. Marines from the 26th MEU are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer William D Crow. (RELEASED)
020212-M-7370C-099 Operation Enduring Freedom (Feb. 12, 2002) -- Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a KC-130 “Hercules” assigned to the Aerial Refueler-Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) at an undisclosed forward operating base. Elements of the 26th MEU were returning to Kandahar, Afghanistan, and have deployed from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer William D Crow. (RELEASED)
Marines answer Army 911 call during Anaconda
020304-M-2077K-044 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Mar. 4, 2002 -- An AH-1W “Super Cobra” helicopter assigned to the “White Knights” of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Aviation Combat Element, prepares to take off from the flight deck to conduct missions in support of Operation Anaconda. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Kelly. (RELEASED)
020304-M-2077K-051 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Mar. 4, 2002 -- An AH-1W “Super Cobra” helicopter assigned to Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Aviation Combat Element, takes off from the flight deck to conduct missions in support of Operation Anaconda. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Kelly. (RELEASED)
020304-M-2077K-044 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Mar. 4, 2002 -- An AH-1W “Super Cobra” helicopter assigned to the “White Knights” of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Aviation Combat Element, prepares to take off from the flight deck to conduct missions in support of Operation Anaconda. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Kelly. (RELEASED)
020304-M-2077K-051 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Mar. 4, 2002 -- An AH-1W “Super Cobra” helicopter assigned to Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Aviation Combat Element, takes off from the flight deck to conduct missions in support of Operation Anaconda. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Kelly. (RELEASED)
011013-N-1523C-011 Aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Oct. 13, 2001 -- A U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Handler directs an AV-8B "Harrier" to its parking spot on the flight deck upon its return from a routine patrol and surveillance flight. The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with numerous aircraft carrier battlegroups, are deployed in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." U.S. Navy Photo by Master Chief Photographer?s Mate Terry Cosgrove. (RELEASED)
011104-M-4912C-002 Aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Nov. 4, 2001 -- A Marine Sergeant with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) inscribes the names of friends who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. The 500-pound MK82 bomb was dropped on Taliban targets early the next morning as part of Harrier airstrikes flown during Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Joseph R. Chenelly. (RELEASED)
011104-M-4912C-001 Aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Nov. 4, 2000 -- Sergeant Melvin C. Lawson, an aircraft seat technician with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), scrawls a message to terrorists on the surface of a 500-pound MK82 bomb. Marine pilots dropped the bomb on Taliban targets the next morning as part of Harrier airstrikes flown during Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Joseph R. Chenelly. (RELEASED)
020116-M-1499F-002 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Jan. 16, 2002 -- An AV-8B ?Harrier? jump jet assigned to the ?White Knights? of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Aviation Combat Element, prepares for launch to conduct a combat sortie over Afghanistan. Bonhomme Richard is conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan J. Ferbert. (RELEASED)
020309-N-5996C-001 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Mar. 9, 2002 -- Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jamie Korba from Binghampton, NY, and Aviation Ordnanceman Michael Sammons from Amarillo, TX, roll a rack of Laser Guided Bomb Units across the flight deck. The bombs will be loaded onto three AV-8B "Harrier" combat aircraft deployed aboard the ship with Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165). Bonhomme Richard and embarked aircraft are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Timothy J. Comerford. (RELEASED)
Emphasis mine.
I assume they mean 2001?
EDIT: OK, I read the caption for the above picture by the same guy and it was Nov 4 2001 so obviously yeah, typo.
Ask and ye shall receive...
090323-N-8154G-352 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 23, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a fast-rope exercise from an MV-22B Osprey onto the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway off the Atlantic coast with other elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting a Certification Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham/Released)
I hear it only hurts on the first bounce if you fall.
To me that rates right up there with parachuting, why would you want to jump from a perfectly good aircraft if you weren't forced to?
021016-N-7222M-002 At sea aboard USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Oct. 15, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Reycard A. Abrenilla from Chico, Guam, directs a CH-46 ?Sea Knight? as it drops off 12,800 pounds of supplies for the amphibious assault ship during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) at sea. Belleau Wood carries a crew of 1,000 Sailors and more than 2,000 Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (SOC) and is the lead element of a three-ship Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG). The ship can use a combination of helicopters, AV-8B ?Harriers? aircraft and amphibious landing craft to send and support Marines ashore during combat and humanitarian operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer?s Mate 2nd Class Alan Meza. (RELEASED)
020924-N-2915T-006 At sea aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) Sep. 24, 2002) -- A U.S. Marine AV-8B ?Harrier? pilot assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE) performs his pre-flight check before taking off from the ship?s flight deck. (RELEASED)
020924-N-2915T-004 At sea aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) Sep. 24, 2002 -- A U.S. Marine AV-8B ?Harrier? pilot assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit?s (MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE) performs his pre-flight checks, as CH-46 ?Sea Knights? circle above Essex prior to launching from the ship?s flight deck. The helicopters loaded with Marines were enroute to conduct a simulated amphibious assault. Essex is underway, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participating in a Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX). SOCEX is designed to certify that Special Operations Capable Teams, are capable of executing several diverse missions, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, to full-scale combat operation. U.S. Navy photos by Photographer's Mate Airman Bryan W. Taylor. (RELEASED)