Sunday, January 16, 2011

MV-22's arrive in Afghanistan...

Marines from 26th MEU arrive in Afghanistan

Marines from Marine Tiltroater Squadron 266 arrive aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan as an augment from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit January 15. Marines from the 26th MEU will provide security for the Route 611 project, which connects Northern Sangin Valley and Kajaki to the Route 1 beltway, over the next 3 months.

Birds from the sea arrive in Afghanistan

Two of six MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Tiltroater Squadron 266 arrive aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Batallion Landing Team with 3rd Batallion, 8th Marine Regiment January 15. The Marines from the 26th MEU will provide security for the Route 611 project, which connects Northern Sangin Valley and Kajaki to the Route 1 beltway, over the next 3 months.

MV-22 Ospreys arrive in Afghanistan

Marines from Marine Tiltroater Squadron 266 arrive aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan as an augment from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit January 15. Marines from the Battalion Landing Team with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, will provide security for the Route 611 project, which connects Northern Sangin Valley and Kajaki to the Route 1 beltway, over the next 3 months.  (I love the tail insignia on this airplane!--editor!)

2 comments :

  1. With the EFV cancelled, some say cut the number of Ospreys as well. I disagree; it has proven its worth in battle (as in, a real, shooting one) so some of those EFV funds should be channeled into buying more MV-22s instead.

    If the USMC really is "going commando" as it were, with lighter more mobile units, the Osprey will be its prime asset.

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  2. but we shouldn't go Commando!

    besides the funds are being diverted to a New Amphibious Assault Vehicle, Marine Personnel Carrier and upgrades to the AAV.

    still though, i have to agree...the MV-22 is battle proven.

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