Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials arrange Italian tours [Image 4 of 5]

TAORMINA, ITALY

05.29.2011

Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, enjoyed Italian cuisine, like the swordfish dish pictured, in the Sicilian city of Taormina, Italy, during a port visit, May 29. In the recent port visit to Palermo, Italy, Morale Welfare and Recreation officials coordinated
several tours across the Sicilian landscape. 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: 05.29.2011
• Date Posted: 06.27.2011 07:31
• Photo ID: 421115
• VIRIN: 110529-M-IT398-181
• Resolution: 3000x2000
• Size: 3.66 MB
• Location: TAORMINA, IT