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    Recon Marines Fire Weapons Aboard USS Bataan

    USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

    04.22.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fires on a target during a combat marksmanship training exercise aboard USS Bataan, April 22. Marines and sailors with the 22nd MEU’s Force Reconnaissance, Radio Reconnaissance and Intelligence sections fired 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 comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

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    Date Taken: 04.22.2011
    Date Posted: 05.25.2011 07:03
    Photo ID: 406573
    VIRIN: 110422-M-IT398-044
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 4.02 MB
    Location: USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

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