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An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 06, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). T... More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltro...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Mak... More

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Gunnery

161213-N-LR795-020 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Gunnery

161213-N-LR795-020 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Robertson, assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), loads a rocket onto an AH-1 Cobra ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, left, and

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, left, and

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, left, and Sgt. Ryan Boele, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor ... More

U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall the prop rotor hubs on an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during Mountain Exercise (MTN... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Troy Palomino, aviation boatswain's

Petty Officer 3rd Class Troy Palomino, aviation boatswain's

Petty Officer 3rd Class Troy Palomino, aviation boatswain's mate (handling), a landing signal enlisted aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay, signals a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from the Ridge R... More

Two crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

Two crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

Two crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, 3rd Marine Aircraft Squadron, look out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during a tail gun shoot exercise over a range training complex aboard Marine Corps ... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 in... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to land

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to land

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to land during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the Marine Corps Community Services sponsored 2015 Air Show on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, S... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor ... More

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) AV-8B

170421-N-LI768-203 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) AV-8B

170421-N-LI768-203 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) AV-8B Harriers assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault shi... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltro...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Leo Gonzales, from San Diego, signals for an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) ... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), is secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltro...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 15, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), is secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 11, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), flies over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-1... More

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

161231-N-LR795-483 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

161231-N-LR795-483 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 31, 2016) Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) off the flig... More

Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) off the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25).

Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2016) Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) off the flight deck of the amphibious transport doc... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon Turner, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor hub... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 in... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 in... More

An AH-1Z Viper, left, and UH-1 Huey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) take off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25).

An AH-1Z Viper, left, and UH-1 Huey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of ...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper, left, and UH-1 Huey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) take off from the flight deck of the amphibious transpo... More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltro...

GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 01, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin I... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson signals an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced)aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson signals ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson signals an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced)aboar... More

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin... More

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163)(Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (L... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor ... More

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) An

161213-N-LR795-114 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) An

161213-N-LR795-114 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) An AH-1 Cobra prepares to launch off the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Alligator Dagger. The unilateral ... More

Listening to one of the Ridge Runners describe what he carries in his pack

Listening to one of the Ridge Runners describe what he carries in his ...

During a two-week period in August 2011, kids from northern Virginia experienced a special outdoor adventure known as Camp S.E.E.D. (Students Encouraging Environmental Discovery). Camp S.E.E.D. campers spend a ... More

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), conduct night-vision device flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 18, 2016) MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), conduct night-vision device flight operations aboard the amphibious assault s... More

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25).

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrot...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS So... More

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Mediu...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 12, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isla... More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during night vision device flight operations.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltr...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 12, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) du... More

Connolly Crane assists U.S. Marines from Marine Medium

Connolly Crane assists U.S. Marines from Marine Medium

Connolly Crane assists U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), with reinstalling the prop rotor hubs on an MV-22B Osprey aircraf... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), flies during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 over South Lak... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), taxis on the runway at Mountain West Aviation during Mount... More

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Med...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship... More

. Carlton Senegal, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), performs maintenance on a UH-1 Huey helicopter

. Carlton Senegal, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tilt...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 31, 2017) Cpl. Carlton Senegal, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), performs maintenance on a UH-1 Huey helicopter a... More

Sailors gives the signal for an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

Sailors gives the signal for an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge R...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson, from Los Angeles, gives the signal for an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor S... More

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies during a tail gun shoot exercise over a range training complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 31. T... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 i... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, a mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, a mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, a mechanic from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), secures the hub sling to a prop rotor hub to be r... More

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

161231-N-LR795-414 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

161231-N-LR795-414 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltroto... More

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of ...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault shi... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orlando, Florida, signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, to take off

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orl...

INDIAN OCEAN (Mar. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orlando, Florida, signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Sq... More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 11, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2016) Marines

161214-N-LR795-076 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2016) Marines

161214-N-LR795-076 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2016) Marines assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), load rockets onto an UH-1 Huey helicopter aboard the amphibiou... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 in... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), flies during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 over South Lak... More

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2016) Cpl.

161214-N-LR795-029 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2016) Cpl.

161214-N-LR795-029 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2016) Cpl. Eloy Cavazos, assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), clears the gun barrel on an AH-1 Cobra helicopter a... More

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Sisters, Ore., native, shoots an M-240D machine gun during a tail gun shoot exercise over a rang... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Victor Romero signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) to take off

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Victor Romero signals for a CH-53...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Victor Romero signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) to t... More

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced).

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on th... More

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Ridge Runners of Ma...

GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 03, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). T... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orlando, Florida, signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, to take off from USS Makin Island

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orl...

INDIAN OCEAN (Mar. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orlando, Florida, signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Sq... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 i... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), flies over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-1... More

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

170210-N-LI768-073 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

170210-N-LI768-073 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 10, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, launches from the flight deck of the amphi... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the

INDIAN OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is the f... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon Turner, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor hub... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 i... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey drops off Marines

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey drops off Marines

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey drops off Marines during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the Marine Corps Community Services sponsored 2015 Air Show on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, ... More

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in ... More

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

161231-N-LR795-339 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

161231-N-LR795-339 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltroto... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Dillon Turner, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a swash plate on... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Katherine Candie-Anderson signals for an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), to take off.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Katherine Candie-Anders...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 30, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Katherine Candie-Anderson signals for an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (R... More

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) du... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), flies over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-1... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, a mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, a mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, a mechanic from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), secures the hub sling to a prop rotor hub to be r... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), flies during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 over South Lak... More

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

170210-N-LI768-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

170210-N-LI768-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson signals an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Ti... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltro...

GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 03, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deploye... More

Sailors direct the movement of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, as it prepares for launch.

Sailors direct the movement of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 05, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Michael Dominguez, from Los Angeles, left, and Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Fernando Diaz, from Brooklyn, N.Y., direct th... More

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Sisters, Ore., native, shoots an M-240D machine gun during a tail gun shoot exercise over a rang... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, a mechanic from

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, a mechanic from

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, a mechanic from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstalls a prop rotor hub on an MV-22B Osprey aircraf... More

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163)(Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (... More

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merrell, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Sisters, Ore., native, shoots an M-240D machine gun during a tail gun shoot exercise over a rang... More

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Cpl.

161213-N-LR795-051 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Cpl.

161213-N-LR795-051 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Cpl. Matthew Sroufe, assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), loads a rocket onto an AH-1 Cobra helicopter aboa... More

A MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during Exercise Alligator Dagger.

A MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of the Marine Medium Ti...

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) A MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) du... More

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced).

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), aboa... More

An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltr...

INDIAN OCEAN (Mar. 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship and its ... More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltr...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 05, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island... More

AV-8B Harriers assigned to the

AV-8B Harriers assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 21, 2017) AV-8B Harriers assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (... More

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircrafts from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Exercise (MTNEX) 6-15 i... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, a mechanic from

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, a mechanic from

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, a mechanic from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstalls a prop rotor hub on an MV-22B Osprey aircraf... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Boele, left, and Cpl. Gustavo Ordinola, mechanics from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), reinstall a prop rotor ... More