Aviation Boatswain's Mates position an MV-22B Osprey

Aviation Boatswain's Mates position an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced) on the port hangar bay elevator aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Youngblood/Released)