U.S. Marine Sgt. Robert Bockrath, an engineer chief with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, climbs over a branch in the mud during the endurance course at the Battle Skills Training Area aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2019. Marines with the 22nd MEU completed the nearly four mile course as a part of their monthly team building exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)
U.S. Marine Capt. Travis Mercer, an assistant air officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks about motorcycle safety and a recent motorcycle safety group ride. October 8, 2019. The motorcycle safety program teaches riders about motorcycle safety and proper techniques to keep riders safe while on the road. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Antonio Garcia/released)
ARABIAN SEA (May 10, 2019) April 30, 2019 was a historic day for the Marines of VMM-264 (REIN), as they set records for hours flown in a month with the MV-22B Ospreys clocked in at 637.4 hours and the overall squadron total of 1266.2 hours.
The Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), part of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flew to and from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) to Iraq, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait throughout the month of April. A bulk of which was to transport personnel, mail and cargo, but also in support of various exercises.
“We flew 1266.2 hours in the month of April across the whole squadron,” said Lt. Col. Eric Keith, commanding officer of VMM 264...
