Osprey flight engineers ensure combat readiness
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron conducts exfiltration and infiltration exercises at the Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 8, 2016. The CV-22 combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)