A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport
Summary
A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24h Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over Djibouti City after conducting aerial refueling training Sep. 23, 2012. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers conducting aerial refueling with the 24th MEU's KC-130J Hercules aircraft to practice the skills needed for long-range flight operations. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force for U.S. Central Command in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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kc 130 j
aerial refueling
24th meu
hercules
24th marine expeditionary unit
aerial refuel
cpl michael petersheim
over djibouti
djibouti
24 meu deployment 2012
dvids
high resolution
military aircraft
osprey aircraft
Date
23/09/2012
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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