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    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit storms the beach during Bright Star 2009 [Image 11 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

    A light-armored vehicle from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, assaults the beach from a landing craft utility from Assault Craft Unit 2 during an amphibious assault demonstration conducted as part of Bright Star 2009 in Egypt Oct. 12, 2009. The multi-national 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 18:10
    Photo ID: 212869
    VIRIN: 091012-M-8583E-011
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 2.85 MB
    Location: ALEXANDRIA, EG

    Web Views: 693
    Downloads: 143

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