VMM-268 Test Defensive Weapon System

Credit: Cpl. Eric Tso | Date Taken: 04/23/2020 U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, conduct a GAU-17 minigun weapons test on the MV-22B Osprey off the shore of Oahu, Hawaii, April 23, 2020. The GAU-17 minigun is a remotely operated defensive weapon system designed to provide suppressive fire. Proficiency with this weapon system increases readiness for the Marines of VMM-268. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso and Cpl. Matthew Kirk)