26th MEU Hurricane Sandy Response

USS WASP, NY, UNITED STATES

11.03.2012

Video by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Kropiewnicki 

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)     

UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467, currently assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a humanitarian assistance survey of New York City and the surrounding area in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU was 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 motion media by GySgt. Michael Kropiewnicki/Released) Also available in high definition

• Date Taken: 11.03.2012
• Date Posted: 11.05.2012 13:58
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 160424
• VIRIN: 121103-M-ZC556-001
• Filename: DOD_100607484
• Length: 00:08:54
• Location: USS WASP, NY, US