VMM-263 (REIN) 'Thunder Chickens' arrive aboard USS Bataan [Image 1 of 5]

ABOARD USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

03.31.2011

Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

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 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 force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine 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.

• Date Taken: 03.31.2011
• Date Posted: 04.23.2011 06:56
• Photo ID: 393521
• VIRIN: 110331-M-IT398-458
• Resolution: 1000x1500
• Size: 144.71 KB
• Location: ABOARD USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA