MV-22 Osprey refuels at AUAB for AFCENT ACE capstone event

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands for refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. Integration of sister service airframes allow Al Udeid AB Airmen to hone their skills to be prepared for any mission crucial to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, undergo refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. Integration of sister service airframes allow Al Udeid AB Airmen to hone their skills to be prepared for any mission crucial to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, undergo refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. Integration of sister service airframes allow Al Udeid AB Airmen to hone their skills to be prepared for any mission crucial to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands for refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. The 15th MEU is one of many joint partners in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility ensuring regional stability and protection of United States assets and coalition partners. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands for refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. Al Udeid AB Airmen partner with other branches and our coalition nations to ensure stability in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands for refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. The 15th MEU is one of many joint partners in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility ensuring regional stability and protection of United States assets and coalition partners. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. Al Udeid AB Airmen partner with other branches and our coalition nations to ensure stability in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The MV-22 Osprey participated in the Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event. The capstone event enhanced theater ACE competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening joint and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)