The Osprey at the 2013 Dubai Airshow

11/19/2013
11/19/2013: VMM -166, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit brought four MV-22 Ospreys, an AH-1Z Cobra and a UH-1Y Huey to the 2013 Dubai Airshow, one of the major airshows in the world.  [slidepress gallery='the-osprey-at-the-2013-dubai-airshow']  Credit:U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs:11/16/13 In the first photo, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mike Murray…

The Initial Response to the Philippine Relief Mission: An Osprey Squadron in Action

11/17/2013
11/17/2013: As the 1st Marine Wing prepared to celebrate the USMC birthday at a ball, and to prepare for a long weekend around Veteran's Day, this reverie was smashed by the reality of a Typhoon. Nature had another idea and another approach to Veteran's Day. It was time for the…

From Protests to Leveraging Its Presence: The Osprey in Japan

11/16/2013
2013-11-16  Not too long ago, the news was protests or expressions of concerns about the presence of Ospreys on Japanese soil. The news is now about how to get on board an Osprey to get into the action to help the relief effort in the Philippines. The aircraft, JGSDF members…

USMC Provides Initial Airlift for Philippine Rescue Effort

11/16/2013
11/16/2013: In this slideshow, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers are seen working with the USMC to help displaced civilians in coping with the disaster. The Government of the Philippines is closely coordinating with international relief efforts to help those in need. The aircraft and her squadron are…

Multi-national relief aid in Tacloban during Operation Damayan

11/16/2013
11/16/2013: Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spearheaded the relief efforts in Tacloban and surrounding areas by having disaster teams on-hand even before the super typhoon hit.  Multi-national forces soon fell into supporting roles to the AFP, and one week later groups and military representatives from across…

Ospreys and C-130Js Depart from Villamor Air Base Manila

11/15/2013
11/15/2013: Philippine Air Force Sgt. Alex Deoric, assigned to the 520th Air Base Wing, guides a MV-22B Osprey carrying supplies and personnel from Villamor Air Base, Manila, to areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan, Nov. 14. The U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces have transported more than 384,400 pounds of relief supplies…

3rd MEB departs for Philippines

11/13/2013
11/12/2013: Marines and Sailors from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are deploying to the Philippines to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the wake of typhoon Haiyan. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has directed U.S.…

Ospreys Participate in Search and Rescue Mission in the Philippines

11/13/2013
11/12/2013: The first task facing the USMC in helping the Philippines is to assist in the challenging search and rescue mission.  Ospreys are an important asset to operate throughout the islands as well as to be able to operate in very difficult terrain. [slidepress gallery='ospreys-participate-in-search-and-rescue-mission-in-the-philippines'] Credit: III Marine Expeditionary Force…