MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, San Diego. (July 18, 2007) - MCAS Miramar is hosting components of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) -162 from July 18 to 22. Citizens in the San Diego area can expect to see MV-22 Ospreys that belong to VMM-162 in the air during this time. The aircraft will be operating in the same areas as aircraft already stationed at MCAS Miramar

The visit is taking place to prepare for and to familiarize the pilots with our San Diego flight patterns for the upcoming exercise to include the entire squadron from Aug. 17 to Sept. 8. The purpose of the future visit isto familiarize I Marine Expeditionary Force, including the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the capabilities of the MV-22 Osprey.

The home station of VMM-162 is Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. For more information specific to VMM-162 visit: http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG26/vmm162/default.asp. For additional information on their visit to MCAS Miramar, please call the Public Affairs Office at 858-577-6520/6000.

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