MV–22B Ospreys, AV-8B Harriers, UH-1N Hueys and
AH-1W Cobras with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261
(Reinforced), 24th
Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight
operations aboard the USS Iwo Jima, Sept. 10, 2012 . . . and
in association of the unit's deployment with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as
a theater reserve force for US Central Command and is
providing support for maritime security operations and
theater support cooperative effects in the US Navy's 5th
Fleet area of responsibility.