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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, prepare to board MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel rehearsal drill in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 25, 2014. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC serve as an expeditionary, crisis-response force tasked with supporting operations, contingencies and security cooperation in Marine Corps Forces Central Command and CENTCOM.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, prepare to board MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel rehearsal drill in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 25, 2014. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC serve as an expeditionary, crisis-response force tasked with supporting operations, contingencies and security cooperation in Marine Corps Forces Central Command and CENTCOM.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Skyler Treverrow

Lance Cpl. Kasey Pike, a native of Neptune Beach, Florida, talks to the pilots of a KC-130J from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 via interphone communications system Nov. 8 as the aircraft prepares to take off from Clark Air Base. Marines and aircraft from VMGR-152, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and VMM-262 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane, Australia to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama and Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the G20 Summit. Together, the MV-22 “Osprey” and KC-130J “Hercules” are capable of quickly providing assault support to any location in the MarForPac area of operations. Pike is a crewmaster with VMGR-152.

Lance Cpl. Kasey Pike, a native of Neptune Beach, Florida, talks to the pilots of a KC-130J from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 via interphone communications system Nov. 8 as the aircraft prepares to take off from Clark Air Base. Marines and aircraft from VMGR-152, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and VMM-262 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane, Australia to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama and Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the G20 Summit. Together, the MV-22 “Osprey” and KC-130J “Hercules” are capable of quickly providing assault support to any location in the MarForPac area of operations. Pike is a crewmaster with VMGR-152.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Dyer

Lance Cpl. Donshae Lawson, a Trenton, N.C., native, watches from the rear window of a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 KC-130J as an MV-22 pulls away from his aircraft after aerial refueling Nov. 8. Marines and aircraft from VMGR-152, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and VMM-262 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane, Australia to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama and Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the G20 Summit. Together, the MV-22 “Osprey” and KC-130J “Hercules” are capable of quickly providing assault support to any location in the MarForPac area of operations. Lawson is a crewmaster with VMGR-152.

Lance Cpl. Donshae Lawson, a Trenton, N.C., native, watches from the rear window of a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 KC-130J as an MV-22 pulls away from his aircraft after aerial refueling Nov. 8. Marines and aircraft from VMGR-152, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and VMM-262 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane, Australia to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama and Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the G20 Summit. Together, the MV-22 “Osprey” and KC-130J “Hercules” are capable of quickly providing assault support to any location in the MarForPac area of operations. Lawson is a crewmaster with VMGR-152.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Dyer

Capt. Karlo Landrau, a Cleveland native, looks out over the Australian Outback as he flies a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 KC-130J “Hercules” from Darwin to Brisbane Nov 10. Marines and aircraft from VMGR-152, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and VMM-262 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama while he attended the G20 Summit. With an area of operations spanning 105 million square miles, the Hercules and MV-22 “Osprey” team are vital to commanders needing to get Marines and equipment to far flung locations quickly. Landrau is a pilot with VMGR-152.

Capt. Karlo Landrau, a Cleveland native, looks out over the Australian Outback as he flies a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 KC-130J “Hercules” from Darwin to Brisbane Nov 10. Marines and aircraft from VMGR-152, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and VMM-262 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama while he attended the G20 Summit. With an area of operations spanning 105 million square miles, the Hercules and MV-22 “Osprey” team are vital to commanders needing to get Marines and equipment to far flung locations quickly. Landrau is a pilot with VMGR-152.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Dyer

Akinori Eto, the Japanese Minister of Defense, secures the straps of his seat belt just prior to liftoff in a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Asia-Pacific region while forging a stronger U.S. and Japanese alliance. “I personally feel that the MV-22B Osprey is far better than the CH-46; what’s good about it is its speed and range,” said Eto from Towada, Aomori, Japan. “I believe these features will be very helpful in saving lives during operations in remote islands.”

Akinori Eto, the Japanese Minister of Defense, secures the straps of his seat belt just prior to liftoff in a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Asia-Pacific region while forging a stronger U.S. and Japanese alliance. “I personally feel that the MV-22B Osprey is far better than the CH-46; what’s good about it is its speed and range,” said Eto from Towada, Aomori, Japan. “I believe these features will be very helpful in saving lives during operations in remote islands.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers

A KC-130J Super Hercules waits for take-off during sunset at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 which performed a detachment flight training to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response.

A KC-130J Super Hercules waits for take-off during sunset at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 which performed a detachment flight training to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

A KC-130J Super Hercules flies beneath the clouds toward Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., to conduct an aerial delivery and insertion with United States Special Operations Command Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Along with aerial deliveries, the squadron provides a variety of capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

A KC-130J Super Hercules flies beneath the clouds toward Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., to conduct an aerial delivery and insertion with United States Special Operations Command Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Along with aerial deliveries, the squadron provides a variety of capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Master Sgt. James R. Holdaway, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer prepare to release two stacked Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during an aerial delivery mission at Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The aerial delivery was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. Holdaway and Maxheimer are both crew masters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Holdaway is native of Manassas, Va., and Maxheimer is native of Mount Pulaski, Ill.

Master Sgt. James R. Holdaway, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer prepare to release two stacked Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during an aerial delivery mission at Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The aerial delivery was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. Holdaway and Maxheimer are both crew masters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Holdaway is native of Manassas, Va., and Maxheimer is native of Mount Pulaski, Ill.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Two Combat Rubber Raiding Craft drop out the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial delivery mission at near Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The training was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

Two Combat Rubber Raiding Craft drop out the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial delivery mission at near Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The training was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

A UH-60 Black Hawk maneuvers behind the fuel hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during night time aerial refueling training at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. The Black Hawk belongs to the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the Super Hercules belongs to the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

A UH-60 Black Hawk maneuvers behind the fuel hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during night time aerial refueling training at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. The Black Hawk belongs to the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the Super Hercules belongs to the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

A UH-60 Black Hawk connects with the fuel hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during night time aerial refueling training at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. The Blackhawk belongs to the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), and the Super Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

A UH-60 Black Hawk connects with the fuel hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during night time aerial refueling training at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. The Blackhawk belongs to the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), and the Super Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 connect a fuel hose from a KC-130J Super Hercules to a UH-60 Black Hawk during air-delivered ground refueling training at Wright Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. ADGR allows aircraft unable to refuel in-flight to land, refuel and resume mission support. The Super Hercules belongs to the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 and the Black Hawk belong to the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne).

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 connect a fuel hose from a KC-130J Super Hercules to a UH-60 Black Hawk during air-delivered ground refueling training at Wright Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. ADGR allows aircraft unable to refuel in-flight to land, refuel and resume mission support. The Super Hercules belongs to the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 and the Black Hawk belong to the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne).

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force throws a grenade into a building during a training exercise at MOC-3 range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The Marines spent hours preparing for their live-fire event, honing their teams to communicate from the point of entry into the building and on through rooms filled with enemy targets.

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force throws a grenade into a building during a training exercise at MOC-3 range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The Marines spent hours preparing for their live-fire event, honing their teams to communicate from the point of entry into the building and on through rooms filled with enemy targets.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force practice clearing rooms during a training exercise at MOC-3 range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The Marines conducted the Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with live rounds and live grenades to expand their level of readiness.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force practice clearing rooms during a training exercise at MOC-3 range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The Marines conducted the Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with live rounds and live grenades to expand their level of readiness.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen

Marines and sailors with Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Afghanistan load onto a KC-130 aircraft on the Camp Bastion flightline, Oct. 27, 2014. The Marine Corps ended its mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan the day prior and all Marines, sailors and service members from the United Kingdom withdrew from southwestern Afghanistan.

Marines and sailors with Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Afghanistan load onto a KC-130 aircraft on the Camp Bastion flightline, Oct. 27, 2014. The Marine Corps ended its mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan the day prior and all Marines, sailors and service members from the United Kingdom withdrew from southwestern Afghanistan.

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Jackson

Marines and sailors with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan load onto a KC-130 aircraft on the Camp Bastion flightline, Oct. 27, 2014. The Marine Corps ended its mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the day prior and all Marines, sailors and service members from the United Kingdom withdrew from southwestern Afghanistan.

Marines and sailors with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan load onto a KC-130 aircraft on the Camp Bastion flightline, Oct. 27, 2014. The Marine Corps ended its mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the day prior and all Marines, sailors and service members from the United Kingdom withdrew from southwestern Afghanistan.

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Jackson

A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa looks out of an MV-22B Osprey while conducting an aerial reconnaissance of Liberia in support of Operation United Assistance in Oct. 11, 2014. Operation United Assistance is part of a comprehensive U.S. Government effort, led by the U.S. Agency for International Development, to respond to and contain the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa as quickly as possible.

A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa looks out of an MV-22B Osprey while conducting an aerial reconnaissance of Liberia in support of Operation United Assistance in Oct. 11, 2014. Operation United Assistance is part of a comprehensive U.S. Government effort, led by the U.S. Agency for International Development, to respond to and contain the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa as quickly as possible.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis

An MH-60S air crewman with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, gazes out of the gunner's door of a Seahawk helicopter while participating in flight operations over the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 25, 2014. Flight operations are in support of a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for the deployment at the end of the year.

An MH-60S air crewman with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, gazes out of the gunner's door of a Seahawk helicopter while participating in flight operations over the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 25, 2014. Flight operations are in support of a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for the deployment at the end of the year.

Photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

Critical skills operators with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command exit the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules during bilateral static-line jump training over a drop zone near Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2014. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 supported the MARSOC Marines who were conducting long-range raid training.

Critical skills operators with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command exit the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules during bilateral static-line jump training over a drop zone near Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2014. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 supported the MARSOC Marines who were conducting long-range raid training.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Critical skills operators with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command drift toward the ground after a bilateral static-line jump and Container Delivery System drop near Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2014. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Marines provided support for the MARSOC Marines’ long-range raid exercise.

Critical skills operators with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command drift toward the ground after a bilateral static-line jump and Container Delivery System drop near Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2014. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Marines provided support for the MARSOC Marines’ long-range raid exercise.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins