Marines and sailors with the 22nd Expeditionary Unit

Marines and sailors with the 22nd Expeditionary Unit play Bingo aboard USS Bataan, April 21. Morale, Welfare and Recreation features multiple events like bingo to keep Marines and sailors entertained, motivated, and build camaraderie during 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 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, commanded by Col. Eric J. Steidl and 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.