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    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit storms the beach during Bright Star 2009 [Image 7 of 11]

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

    ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

    10.12.2009

    Photo by Cpl. Theodore Ritchie 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Two MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly over landing craft 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 18:14
    Photo ID: 212883
    VIRIN: 091012-M-8752R-084
    Resolution: 3000x1962
    Size: 3.3 MB
    Location: ALEXANDRIA, EG

    Web Views: 191
    Downloads: 33

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