After we published the story about the MV-22 Osprey being evaluated on February 11 for its ability to drop water on wildfires, we found more photos of the event that were taken by the Marines from Camp Pendleton, specifically Sgt. Laura Y. Raga. The personnel were with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

The exercise was performed as part of an agreement between the Marine Corps, Navy, and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Interagency Military Helicopter Firefighting Program, which is implemented through the Defense Support to Civilian Authorities process.