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    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit storms the beach during Bright Star 2009 [Image 8 of 14]

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit storms the beach during Bright Star 2009

    ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

    10.12.2009

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    An AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides close air-support for multi-national landing forces during an amphibious assault demonstration conducted as part of Bright Star 2009 in Egypt Oct. 12, 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, 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.

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    Date Taken: 10.12.2009
    Date Posted: 10.14.2009 18:09
    Photo ID: 212866
    VIRIN: 091012-M-8583E-008
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 2.27 MB
    Location: ALEXANDRIA, EG

    Web Views: 590
    Downloads: 65

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