LAVs aboard the 31st MEU engaged surface targets with the M242 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun while strapped to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship Wasp.
Defense News went on board the U.S. Navy helicopter assault ship Bonhomme Richard during the recently concluded exercise Talisman Saber in Australia, where the Osprey played a major role in supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and other elements taking part in the exercise.