HMM-265 was redesignated as VMM-265 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 7 as the squadron prepares to switch to the MV-22.
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KC-130J escorts MV-22s from Afghanistan to USS Iwo Jima
A KC-130J with VMGR-352 lead four MV-22 Ospreys from Helmand province, Afghanistan, to the USS Iwo Jima in the Arabian Sea on Sept. 6.
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Pentagon’s Defense Acquisition Board had “very painful” review on F-35 last Friday
The Pentagon’s Defense Acquisition Board met last Friday to review the comprehensive plan for operational testing of the F-35.
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Japan may delay MV-22’s deployment there
Japan’s Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba hinted on Tuesday that the deployment of MV-22s in Okinawa might be delayed.
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Guam open to Ospreys
Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo has said the island is willing to host V-22s if the military can prove that the aircraft is safe.
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