22nd MEU conducts VBBS training [Image 2 of 15]

USS MESA VERDE, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

05.25.2011

Photo by Cpl. John Raufmann 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines with force reconnaissance platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a rigid hull inflatable boat alongside USS Mesa Verde during a vessel board, search and seizure exercise, May 25, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and will continue to train and improve the MEU's ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force comprised of an aviation combat element, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a logistics combat element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a ground combat element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command
element.

• Date Taken: 05.25.2011
• Date Posted: 06.05.2011 06:37
• Photo ID: 411346
• VIRIN: 110525-M-BC209-002
• Resolution: 2000x3000
• Size: 287.73 KB
• Location: USS MESA VERDE, USAFRICOM, AT SEA