Col. Paul C. Merida, left, assumes command of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Col. Michael J. Perez during a change of command ceremony at Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 19, 2019. The 22nd MEU recently returned from a seven-month deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Colin Watson, a military working dog handler, talks about his job and experiences aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) while on deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)
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...
