VMM-263 (REIN) 'Thunder Chickens' arrive aboard USS Bataan [Image 3 of 5]

ABOARD USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

03.31.2011

Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard USS Bataan in preparation for deployment, 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: 393523
• VIRIN: 110331-M-IT398-194
• Resolution: 1500x1000
• Size: 217.06 KB
• Location: ABOARD USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA