22nd MEU conducts urban training during Bright Star 2009 [Image 5 of 13]

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

10.13.2009

Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Lance Cpl. Christopher G. Clark, a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and native of Riverside, Calif., speaks to Middle Eastern military leaders about the M-203 Grenade Launcher during Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt, on Oct. 13. The multinational exercise is 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 and held every two years. Elements of the 22nd MEU are currently are participating in the multi-national exercise while serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.

• Date Taken: 10.13.2009
• Date Posted: 10.15.2009 14:48
• Photo ID: 213361
• VIRIN: 091013-M-1645M-084
• Resolution: 3000x2000
• Size: 3.17 MB
• Location: ALEXANDRIA, EG