22nd MEU returns to Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES

02.03.2012

Courtesy Story

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are scheduled arrive here Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, after completing a 10-month deployment at sea.

Approximately 270 Marines and sailors with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and 30 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 are scheduled to return and see their family and friends.

While deployed, the Marines and Sailors of the 22nd MEU supported operations in U.S. European, African and Central commands' areas of responsibility, including operations in Libya, training in Djibouti and bilateral training with Spanish and Romanian marines.

The 22 MEU received the order to deploy months ahead of time on March 24, and was underway on March 29. Approximately 2,300 Marines and sailors deployed aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group spent more than 10 months afloat.

This deployment is one of the longest on record for a deployed Marine Corps unit, as Marine Corps units typically deploy for six to seven months.

Media interested in attending this event must RSVP no later than 5 p.m. today, Feb. 3, to Capt Binford Strickland at 910-546-4421, 910-451-0428 or by email to [e-mail].

Remaining arrival schedule of events:

On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, approximately 270 Marines and sailors with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and approximately 30 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 are scheduled to return to Camp Lejeune.

(RSVP by 5pm ET today with Capt. Strickland, [e-mail])

On Sunday morning, Feb 5, at the Morehead City Port, the three senior leaders of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be available for interview: Col. Eric Steidl, Commanding Officer, 22nd MEU; Capt. Steve Yoder, Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 6; and Capt. Erik Ross, Commanding Officer, USS Bataan.

On Sunday afternoon, approximately 630 Marines and sailors with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, approximately 130 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and 200 Marines and sailors with the command element are scheduled to return to Camp Lejeune.
(RSVP by 4pm ET Feb. 4 with Capt. Strickland, [e-mail])

The 22nd MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force with 2300 Marines and sailors and comprised of Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; and the Command Element.

• Date Taken: 02.03.2012
• Date Posted: 02.03.2012 12:53
• Story ID: 83292
• Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US