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    The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit deploys to earthquake-devastated Haiti [Image 3 of 7]

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    The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit deploys to earthquake-devastated Haiti

    USS BATAAN, AT SEA

    01.16.2010

    Photo by Cpl. Theodore Ritchie 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A UH-1N helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land aboard multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan as the ship steams toward Haiti Jan. 16. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group en route to Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the wake of a devastating earthquake that rocked the country Jan. 12. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.

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    Date Taken: 01.16.2010
    Date Posted: 01.18.2010 17:26
    Photo ID: 241061
    VIRIN: 100116-M-8752R-043
    Resolution: 3000x1932
    Size: 2.7 MB
    Location: USS BATAAN, AT SEA

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