Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team,

Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, descend from a Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced) CH-53E Super Stallion during a vessel board, search and seizure exercise, May 19, 2011. VBSS training provide the opportunity for the 22nd MEU to demonstrate its capabilities to seize a vessel attempting to oppose the Navy and Marine Corps team from boarding. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and will continue to train and improve the MEU’s ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Rein); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

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19/05/2011

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