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    USS BATAAN (LHD 5)

    USS BATAAN, AT SEA

    11.06.2009

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    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Nov. 6, 2009. 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.

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    Date Taken: 11.06.2009
    Date Posted: 11.06.2009 06:42
    Photo ID: 220569
    VIRIN: 091106-N-8132M-120
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.43 MB
    Location: USS BATAAN, AT SEA

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