A landing craft air cushioned vessel with Assault Craft

A landing craft air cushioned vessel with Assault Craft Unit 4 prepares to unload its cargo onto the well deck of the USS Bataan, March 31. Marines used the LCACs to bring vehicles and equipment aboard the Bataan for their scheduled deployment. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and will continue to train and test the MEU’s ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable Marine Air Ground Task Force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.