26th MEU Hurricane Sandy Response [Image 16 of 43]

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES

11.03.2012

Photo by Cpl. Michael Lockett 

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)     

A CH-53E Super Stallion and a UH-1N Huey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced) land on the deck of USS Wasp off the coast of New York and New Jersey, Nov. 3, 2012. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently conducting pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary force operating from the sea the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael S. Lockett/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.03.2012
• Date Posted: 11.05.2012 11:40
• Photo ID: 775158
• VIRIN: 121103-M-LP523-002
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 5.77 MB
• Location: NEW YORK, NY, US