MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly over the Egyptian coastline during Exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command.