Marines practice non-combatant evacuations [Image 6 of 9]

FORT PICKETT, VA, UNITED STATES

12.11.2010

Photo by Cpl. John Raufmann 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, act out a scenario between civilians and an evacuation detail during a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise aboard Fort Pickett, Va, Dec. 11, 2010. The CLB is participating in a 2-week training exercise at Fort. Pickett, Va., in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 22nd MEU in 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU recently began an aggressive series of progressively, more complex pre-deployment exercises designed to train and test the MEU's ability to operate as a cohesive and effective fighting force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force of 2,200 Marines and sailors and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and its command element.

• Date Taken: 12.11.2010
• Date Posted: 12.16.2010 09:28
• Photo ID: 350289
• VIRIN: 101210-M-6323R-008
• Resolution: 3000x2000
• Size: 2.91 MB
• Location: FORT PICKETT, VA, US