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22nd MEU Supports OEF With Ospre... - (11-06-2009)
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionar... (4 images)
USS BATAAN (LHD 5) - (11-06-2009)
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionar... (4 images)
22nd MEU Conducts CALFEX During ... - (10-14-2009)
An Egyptian Mechanized Company engages targets during a Combined-Arms Live-Fire Exercise conducte... (12 images)
22nd MEU Conducts CALFEX During ... - (10-14-2009)
An M1-A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, attached to India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalio... (13 images)
Marines Practice Artillery Skill... - (10-14-2009)
Marines from Sierra Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Mar... (3 images)


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News Stories

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit supports OEF with Osprey transfer
The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit flew 10 MV-22B Ospreys from multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, today in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
(11/6/09)

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Storms Beach During Bright Star
Coalition forces along with Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Bataan Amphibious Ready Group stormed Egyptian beaches near Alexandria during a major amphibious assault demonstration, Oct. 12, as part of Exercise Bright Star.
(10/12/09)

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit storms the beach during Bright Star 2009
Coalition forces along with Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Bataan Amphibious Ready Group stormed Egyptian beaches near Alexandria during a major amphibious assault demonstration Oct. 12, 2009, as part of Exercise Bright Star 2009.
(10/12/09)

Conversations and down time on the Sierra Battery gun line
A person might come across some interesting conversation topics on the gun line with Sierra Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, as they conduct fire missions in the middle of the Kuwaiti desert.
(09/7/09)

22nd MEU Marines save artificial lives to learn
The sound of rifle shots crackle through the air. Explosions can be heard in the distance. Wounded men cry out for help, their blood seeping into the hard ground. Marines rush to the aid of the wounded, their training fresh in their minds. They can save these lives.
(09/5/09)



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Newest Video

Combined Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) Bright Star 2009

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Recent Video

Bright Star Demo
B-roll of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting an Amphibious Assault Demonstration as part of Bright Star 2009.Scenes include the MEU demonstrating its capabilities using Harriers, AH-1W Super Cobras, MV-22B Ospreys, CH-53E Super Stallions, and a UH-1N Huey. Produced by GySgt Bert J Lowery and Lance Cpl. Luis D. Castillo. (10/12/09)

Lt. Col. Ryan
Talks with a military reporter in Afghanistan about the mission of flying 10 MV-22B Ospreys into Afghanistan, the work that went into the mission, how the Osprey will be used in Afghanistan, lessons learned during the recent shipboard deployment, and his pride in the Marines and Sailors with VMM 263 (Rein.). The MV-22B Ospreys from the 22nd MEU were flown into Afghanistan where they will be transferred to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 and used in support of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Produced by Lance Cpl. David Castillo. (11/5/09)

Capt. Oles
Talks with a military reporter about the capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey, how it feels to be one of the first pilots to fly the aircraft in Afghanistan, lessons learned during the Ospreys first shipboard deployment and how the aircraft will be used in support of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Produced by Lance Cpl. David Castillo. (11/5/09)

Col. Brandl
Talks to a military reporter about discusses the success of the first shipboard deployment of the Osprey, the mission and capabilities of the Osprey, and lessons learned during deployment (11/6/09)

Ospreys Transferred to Afghanistan
B-roll of MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, taking off in three waves from the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The aircraft were flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 and used in support of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. Produced by Lance Cpl. David Castillo and Gunnery Sgt. Bert J. Lowery. (11/6/09)



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Recent Audio

Capt. Carpenter
Talks to a reporter from the Pullman Daily News about his responsibilities, when he has been deployed, what the Marine Expeditionary Unit is made up of, growing up in Idaho, teachers that effected him, how he came to join the military, what he likes the most about being a Marine, when his next deployment will be, how he became involved in media relations and where he may possible retire.

Staff Sgt. Mahl
Talks to a Queen Central Newspaper reporter in Camden, N.Y., about his mission in Afghanistan, the progress his unit is maiking and why he made a career in the Army.



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