MCAS New River News

A U.S. Marine with Marine Special Operations Battalion (MSOB) waits for a Marine Vessel-22B Osprey to land near Coloardo Springs Colo., Sept. 27, 2013. The purpose of the joint exercise was to test the fleet readiness of the bi-annual update to the MV-22B's software. - A U.S. Marine with Marine Special Operations Battalion (MSOB) waits for a Marine Vessel-22B Osprey to land near Coloardo Springs Colo., Sept. 27, 2013. The purpose of the joint exercise was to test the fleet readiness of the bi-annual update to the MV-22B's software.

Marines from 2nd Force Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to jump out of an MV-22B Osprey as part of their parachute operations, Sept. 26. The operation was being conducted as training for the jumpers and acted at practical application for the pilots and crew chiefs. - Marines from 2nd Force Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to jump out of an MV-22B Osprey as part of their parachute operations, Sept. 26. The operation was being conducted as training for the jumpers and acted at practical application for the pilots and crew chiefs.

Attaches from 18 different nations and their spouses visit Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 24. During their visit the members of foreign armed forces toured static displays of aircraft, while their spouses visited Marine Corps Community Service sections, such as the Child Development Center and the air station gym. - Attaches from 18 different nations and their spouses visit Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 24. During their visit the members of foreign armed forces toured static displays of aircraft, while their spouses visited Marine Corps Community Service sections, such as the Child Development Center and the air station gym.

Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River took part in the CommanderÕs Cup soccer tournament, Sept. 27. The CommanderÕs Cup tournaments are held as a squadron fundraiser to aid in the price of their Marine Corps Birthday Ball tickets. - Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River took part in the CommanderÕs Cup soccer tournament, Sept. 27. The CommanderÕs Cup tournaments are held as a squadron fundraiser to aid in the price of their Marine Corps Birthday Ball tickets.