An MV-22B Osprey taxis behind a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter after its arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 3. Two Osprey aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew from MCAS Iwakuni. The arrival of the second Osprey squadron will complete the one-for-one replacement of the older CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters on Okinawa. The Osprey can fly twice as fast, carry three times the payload, and fly four times the distance of the older CH-46E. Its capabilities significantly benefit the U.S.-Japan alliance and strengthen III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to provide for the defense of Japan and perform humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. The aircraft are part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Manning/Released) - An MV-22B Osprey taxis behind a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter after its arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 3. Two Osprey aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew from MCAS Iwakuni. The arrival of the second Osprey squadron will complete the one-for-one replacement of the older CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters on Okinawa. The Osprey can fly twice as fast, carry three times the payload, and fly four times the distance of the older CH-46E. Its capabilities significantly benefit the U.S.-Japan alliance and strengthen III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to provide for the defense of Japan and perform humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. The aircraft are part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Manning/Released)
Lt. Cdr. Bryan Emory shows his daughters Abby, standing, and Alexis, the different components of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet June 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The F/A-18 was one of several aircraft on display during the 35th annual Futenma Flightline Fair hosted at MCAS Futenma. Emory is a reserve coordinator with N-5, plans and policy, Command Task Force 76, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven. - Lt. Cdr. Bryan Emory shows his daughters Abby, standing, and Alexis, the different components of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet June 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The F/A-18 was one of several aircraft on display during the 35th annual Futenma Flightline Fair hosted at MCAS Futenma. Emory is a reserve coordinator with N-5, plans and policy, Command Task Force 76, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven.