This graphic was made to recognize the 20th anniversary of the attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit takes honor in remembering those that were lost and to recognize the first responders that served that day. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)
U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) operations aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during Large-Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021. OS-1 Jacobson explains that during LSE 2021, the LCAC's were used for ship to shore movements as "a fast method to get troops and cargo onto the beach." LSE 2021 merges live and synthetic training capabilities to create an intense, robust training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Shaemus Sawyer, Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella, Cpl. Antonio Garcia, Lance Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
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...
