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    'Warlords' fire weapons aboard USS Bataan [Image 2 of 4]

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    'Warlords' fire weapons aboard USS Bataan

    USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

    04.18.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines and sailors with with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for a combat marksmanship training exercise aboard USS Bataan, April 18, 2011. During drills, Marines and sailors used small-arms-weapons and live ammunition to fire on silhouette targets positioned on the ship's edge. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard 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, with approximately 2,200 Marines and sailors, and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, BLT 2/2; and its Command Element.

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    Date Taken: 04.18.2011
    Date Posted: 04.29.2011 04:04
    Photo ID: 395642
    VIRIN: 110418-M-IT398-120
    Resolution: 2000x3000
    Size: 877.29 KB
    Location: USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

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