An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands by in support of a rotation of forces on the flight deck of the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct 5. The 11th MEU is deployed with Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Joshua S. Diddams/Released)