MV-22オスプレイ：オスプレイの標準型で海兵隊の主力輸送機

220625-M-TU094-1022 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while underway, June 25, 2022. VMM-262 is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabriel Durand)

240405-N-OA516-1121 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Johnny Snowden, from Atlanta directs an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2024. VMM-165 (Rein.) is conducting deliberate, progressive training focused on the integration of MV-22s to the 15th MEU’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force as pilots and air crews achieve proficiency. Boxer is the flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, to extract Marines during a long range raid as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

220706-N-EI127-2068 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6,2022) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez)

210614-N-IO312-1051 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2021) An MV-22B Osprey from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

220412-M-YO040-2142 DARWIN, Australia (April 12, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 reinforced, Air Combat Element (ACE), Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, participates in a formation flight over Darwin, NT, Australia, during an administrative movement April 12, 2022. VMM 268 flew the Ospreys from Darwin Port to Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, strengthening the squadron?s support of MRF-D 22 by fully equipping and staging a capable ACE. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

220729-N-YB310-1588 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2022) A U.S. Navy MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy amphibious assault vehicles and the Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) participate in an amphibious operations exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Donita Burks)

A MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to 1st Marine Division lands to evacuate a simulated casualty during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course hosted by the I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 6, 2024. The purpose of the TRAP course is to ensure Marines have the knowledge and skills required to conduct effective recovery of aircraft and personnel in preparation for subsequent exercises and their upcoming operational deployments.

210114-M-LK264-0018 HAWAII (Jan. 14, 2021) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 conduct a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling exercise in an MV-22B Osprey over the Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 14, 2021. VMM-363 was supported by airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard using a C-130 to execute the aerial refueling operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

201230-N-TF178-1005 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Monroe, a flight line mechanic assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), directs the wing movement of an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore)

220623-N-XN177-2133 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Sailors move an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 23, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)

220428-N-N1109-0101 APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 28, 2022) Contracted mariners aboard MV Cape Horn load 1st Marine Aircraft Wing MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363) from Marine Corps Base Hawaii onto the Military Sealift Command ship April 28 in Apra Harbor, Guam. 1st MAW recently participated in Balikatan 22. The air wing trains continuously with joint forces, partners and allies in challenging and realistic environments and scenarios. “While we have the fittings for this aircraft, this marked the first time we were able to load V-22s onto Cape Horn,” said Capt. Benjamin Day, master of the ship. “Hopefully, we can continue to support the Marines in this way again in the future.” Joint events, like the Cape Horn onload, demonstrate interoperability and helps ensure MSC and 1st MAW remain proficient, ready, and forward postured. (U.S Navy Photo by Benjamin Day)