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    22nd MEU conducts CALFEX during Bright Star 2009 [Image 2 of 13]

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    22nd MEU conducts CALFEX during Bright Star 2009

    ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

    10.14.2009

    Photo by Cpl. Theodore Ritchie 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Smoke and dust fill the sky as artillery shells fired by M777 Howitzers with Sierra Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, destroy the target area. Simultaneously, troops and vehicles from India Company, BLT 3/2, 22nd MEU, attack targets during a Combined-Arms Live-Fire Exercise conducted as part of Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt, Oct. 14, 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and 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 multinational exercise while serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.

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    Date Taken: 10.14.2009
    Date Posted: 10.16.2009 12:47
    Photo ID: 213616
    VIRIN: 091014-M-8752R-254
    Resolution: 3000x1245
    Size: 2.53 MB
    Location: ALEXANDRIA, EG

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