VMM-263 (REIN) Mechanics Keep Harriers in Flight [Image 3 of 3]

USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

04.12.2011

Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Cpl. Kenneth Williams, left, and Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Mejia, right, airframe mechanics with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, serving aboard USS Bataan, replace a panel on an AV-8B Harrier, April 12, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and will continue to train and improve the MEU's ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2011
• Date Posted: 04.29.2011 03:07
• Photo ID: 395607
• VIRIN: 110412-M-IT398-018
• Resolution: 3000x2000
• Size: 535.42 KB
• Location: USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA