Approximately 60 U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa were transported to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy during a no-notice quick response training exercise from Mar. 13-14.
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza
Utilizing two MV-22 Osprey aircraft and a KC-130J aerial tanker, the purpose of the exercise is to test the unit’s, based in Spain, ability to respond during a crisis.