Bangladeshi soldiers use a stretcher to unload a shipment of bottled water delivered by Marines of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 261, the aviation element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. This m More
Aerial view of the destruction left behind by Tropical Cyclone Sidr. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (special operations capable) are conducting hum More
Residents help unload bags of water from a landing craft-air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 4 currently assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsar More
A Bangladesh army soldier and a Marine Corps aircrew chief unload containers of supplies from the CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter which is attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 261. The amphibious More
Cpl. Donald R. White Jr., right, maintenance management chief and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and El Cajon, Calif., native, observes as Marines with the More
(From left to right) Sgt. Joseph M. Perez, Cpl. John D. Carney, Capt. Brandon J. Gorman, and Sgt. Maj. William E. Heyob, all with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expediti More
Sgt. Joseph M. Perez, left, who served as squad leader, 1st squad, 3rd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7 in Afghanistan, is awarded the Silver Star Medal by Lt. More
Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit practice properly loading and securing tactical vehicles aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion during a training exercise, March 11, at Onslow Beach, Mar More
Seaman Robert E. Graham, 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit corpsman, is among those who provide healthcare and a friendly face to fellow sailors and Marines every day. The Cleveland native has served in the Na More
Landing craft air cushion 25 prepares to land aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Onslow Beach during a training exercise with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, March 11, 2011. The Marines and sailors of More
A scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires on targets during a training exercise aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., More
A Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element fits a flame-resistant glove for size during a supply issue initiative aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2011. The Marines a More
Sgt. Maj. William E. Heyob passes a non-commissioned officer’s sword to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment commanding officer, Lt. Col. Gordon D. Miller, during a post and relief ceremon More
Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Command Element load gear into a truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., before departing for USS Bataan, March 21. The Marines and sailors of the 22 More
U.S. Representative Mark Critz of Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District visits with Marines and sailors during a breakfast aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25. Among the service members w More
Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Command Element conduct roll-call in front of the MEU headquarters building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., before deploying aboard USS Bataan, Mar More
Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit watch a U.S. Coast Guard vessel patrol while steering away from the Morehead City State Port aboard USS Bataan, March 28. The 22nd MEU is currently conducting pre More
Tugboats steer USS Bataan away from the Morehead City State Port, March 28. The 22nd MEU is currently conducting pre-deployment training exercises with Amphibious Squadron 6, and is embarked aboard the USS BATA More
A Marine with Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, secures an MV-22B Osprey after arriving aboard USS Bataan, March 31. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are curren More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard USS Bataan, April 1. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with A More
Marines assigned to Lima Battery of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to fire at targets during a night live fire weapons training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). More
Marines assigned to Lima Battery of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform routine maintenance on an M777 A2 Howitzer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). The Whidbey Island More
Pilots aboard an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan. Bataan i More
A Marine assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit stands a force protection watch on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island as the ship transits through the straights o More
Sgt. Derric Graham, right, from Saint Robert, Mo., instructs fellow Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during Marine Corps martial arts program training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS More
A Marine assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fires an M-16 service rifle while wearing an M50 gas mask during a live fire training exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. More
Two 5.56 mm rounds fly through the air during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, s More
Lt. Ernesto Ureta, left, from Columbia, Mont., watches as sailors don a self-contained breathing apparatus during the Damage Control Olympics aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). More
Two M777A2 howitzers are positioned on the flight deck as Marines assigned to Lima Battery from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, gather for formation aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Islan More
Brig. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commanding general, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, salutes Navy sideboys aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, as part of a visit with the 22nd Marine Expeditiona More
Lance Cpl. Josiah Kepley, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and native of Vinita, Okla., rappels to a casualty during rope-rescue training at the C More
Lt. Cmdr. Travis Bode, Bataan Amphibious Ready Group intelligence officer and native of Paradise Valley, Ariz., briefs intelligence Marines on shipboard intelligence operations and capabilities during the 22nd More
Lance Cpl. Josiah Kepley, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and native of Vinita, Okla., dons his level "B" protective suit during routine training More
Lance Cpl. David Malin, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and native of Mesquite, Texas, tests his sensors as his team prepares to search a subway More
Sgt. Matt Pike, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit force reconnaissance platoon radio operator and native of Plano, Texas, walks ahead of his platoon as it escorts captured role players out of a mock town during ad More
Capt. Ken Reynolds, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit embark officer and native of Bonham, Texas, kisses Tracy Reynolds, his wife and native of Queen City, Mo., at the conclusion of his retirement ceremony at Mari More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Bellamy, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assistant supply warehouse chief and native of Cedar Hill, Tenn., provides security for casualties as More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load and direct 14 amphibious assault vehicles onto railroad cars at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 20, 2013, in preparation for the MEU's More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gunner Frey, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), artilleryman and native of Amarillo, Texas, marks a simulated casualty More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Edwards, right, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), grenadier and native of Huntington, W.Va., and Pvt. Perr More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drive to a raid as part of the MEU's Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Se More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Chad Rudisill, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), AH-1W Super Cobra pilot and native of Killeen, Texas, secures a tail panel o More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., to begin the PHIBRON/MEU More
The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) render honors to the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) from the flight deck, More
A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion vehicle with Assault Craft Unit 4 prepares to board the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the coast of Norfolk, Va., during the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit More
The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AOE 198), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)’s PHIBRON/MEU I More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Freddy Cantu, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) combat camera chief and native of Lubbock, Texas, mans the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the Ba More
Sgt. Lonnie Bowen, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), CH-53E Super Stallion mechanic and native of Polk City, Fla., conducts regular maintenance on a More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rotate an M327 120 mm Expeditionary Fire Support System during a fire support coordination exer More
U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand at attention during a Navy birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 11, 2013. MEU Marines and Sailors shared cake and More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William McCord, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assistant electronic key management systems manager and native of East Peoria, Ill., recites the oath of enlistment during a ree More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joel Collins, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sergeant major, reads the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a valor device citation for U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alex Us More
Jony, a military working dog with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrives with his handler, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick Lobitz, K9 handler, 22nd MEU, aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), off the East Coa More
U.S. Navy Sailors with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) observe the USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) fleet replenishment oiler from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the Lenthall aligns with the Bataan to conduct a More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, right, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, boards the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast from an MV-22 Osprey Oct. 30, 2013. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Uni More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Pablo Pereyao-Ortiz, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) food service specialist and native of Uniondale, N.Y., reports to U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Clinton Sovie, assistant logistics of More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wait to be promoted during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), off the East Coast, during the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/MEU Exercise More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott Stearney, commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic, speaks to infantry Marines with First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, during strait crossing training aboard the USS Bataan (LHD More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares for takeoff from the USS Bataan (LHD 5), off the East Coast, during the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/MEU Exercise Nov. 2 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Gaines, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) military working dog handler, directs his bomb detection dog, Dollar, to search for explosives as part of weekly training aboard the U More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand in formation prior to supporting a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast Nov. 6, 2013. The 22nd MEU is currently More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares flexi-cuffs during a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., during the Amphibious Rea More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brian Felty, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) adjutant, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a Marine Corps birthday celebration aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the More
U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 238th birthday with a custom cake during a birthday ball ceremony in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 22, 2013. Every More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wash an MV-22 Osprey after completing flight operations aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) off th More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) off the East Coast, at sea More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Duane Cree, Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), data chief and native of Orlando, Fla., reports to Lt. Col. William Carroll, CLB-22, 22nd MEU, comma More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold security in an amphibious assault vehicle during an amphibious assault at Marine Corps Bas More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Giron, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire team leader and native of Boston, secures a road as his company More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Wildman, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) technical controller and native of New York City, is pinned with his current rank during a promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp More
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 8, 2014. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Bataan Amphibious More
The USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) fleet replenishment oiler approaches the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to conduct a replenishment at sea off the East Coast, at sea, Feb. 11, 2014. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployi More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Corey Collins, USS Bataan (LHD 5) chain and chock walker and native of Chicago Heights, Ill., guides another Sailor moving an MV-22 Osprey aircraft aboard the Bataa More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct scheduled maintenance on the engine of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft aboard the USS Bataan (LH More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Matthew Hackett, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), corpsman and native of Wexford, Pa., receives his Fleet Marine For More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn Burkett, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), collateral duty inspector and native of Lakeland, Fla., removes the main roto More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), install a new blade fold harness on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the USS Bataan (LHD More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Martin Ruelas, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), corpsman and native of Baldwin Park, Calif., receives his Fleet Marine Force pin during a cere More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Frederick Roethler, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) military working dog handler and native of O’Fallon, Mo., prepares his military working dog, Sirius, for a demonstration to Spanis More
A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), laughs with Portuguese navy sailors while explaining the Corps’ 60mm mortar sy More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) More
A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 prepares to land on the beach at Sierra del Retín, Spain, to unload U.S. Marines and equipment during Spanish Amphibious Bilateral Exercise (PHIB More
Cpl. Matthew Strieter, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) linguist and native of Cleveland, Ohio, stands at attention as his promotion warrant is read during a ceremony aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The MEU More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to face down range during live-fire training aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, Mar More
Israel Defense Forces officials view an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a visit to Tel Nof Airbase, Israel, March 6, 2014, More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Devon Cole, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter mechanic and native of Carlsbad, Calif., More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), equip themselves before flying off the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to Greece for a bilateral exercise wi More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Jenkins, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flight line mechanic and native of Charleston, S.C., performs general m More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. William R. Dunn, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, talks with a member of the Hellenic Army during a visit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The MEU is deployed to the More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies off the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to Greece to support a bilateral exercise with the Hellenic More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), returning U.S. Marines after completin More
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors move boxes during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The MEU is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Polk, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 helicopter mechanic and native of Bloomington, Ind., installs an exhaust duct on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helico More
An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The AH-1W and UH-1Y aircraft markings wer More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practices fast roping during sustainment training aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The 22nd MEU More
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) clean a landing spot on the ship’s flight deck to keep it clearly visible for aircraft. The Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Jacob Hopkins, USS Bataan (LHD 5) cook and native of Louisville, Ky., cooks teriyaki chicken for lunch aboard the Bataan. The Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibiou More
U.S. Marines pile more than 4,200 pounds of mail aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) after a replenishment at sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) dry cargo/ammunition ship. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit More