From left to right: Cpl. Brittney Gibson, Lance Cpl. Marisol Vilchismuizar, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Robshaw and Sgt. Thamya Morales pose for a photo before going underway for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016. During RIMPAC, Morales was responsible for embarking gear and supplies for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161. (Courtesy photo/Released) - From left to right: Cpl. Brittney Gibson, Lance Cpl. Marisol Vilchismuizar, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Robshaw and Sgt. Thamya Morales pose for a photo before going underway for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016. During RIMPAC, Morales was responsible for embarking gear and supplies for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161. (Courtesy photo/Released)

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks,” flies after a troop-movement flight with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 over Southern California, Aug. 20. The squadron supported the logistics unit’s movement from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to the airport for a mountain training exercise. The flight doubled as a familiarization flight for both units who are slated to work together during their upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks,” flies after a troop-movement flight with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 over Southern California, Aug. 20. The squadron supported the logistics unit’s movement from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to the airport for a mountain training exercise. The flight doubled as a familiarization flight for both units who are slated to work together during their upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Gunnery Sgt. Marion Phelps, quality assurance chief and crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks”, watches as aircraft participating in field carrier landing practices land aboard the USS Essex, May 15. The Greyhawks provided two MV-22B Ospreys for the training. With help from an Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, they were able to keep their qualifications current while helping the Essex’s crew earn new qualifications. - Gunnery Sgt. Marion Phelps, quality assurance chief and crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks”, watches as aircraft participating in field carrier landing practices land aboard the USS Essex, May 15. The Greyhawks provided two MV-22B Ospreys for the training. With help from an Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, they were able to keep their qualifications current while helping the Essex’s crew earn new qualifications.