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    22nd MEU Conducts Vessel Board, Search and Seizure [Image 7 of 8]

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    22nd MEU Conducts Vessel Board, Search and Seizure

    USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

    05.19.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure the area surrounding the bridge of USNS Robert E. Peary during a vessel board, search and seizure exercise, May 19. VBSS training provide the opportunity for the 22nd MEU to demonstrate its capabilities to seize a vessel attempting to oppose the Navy and Marine Corps team from boarding. 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 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: 05.19.2011
    Date Posted: 05.25.2011 08:20
    Photo ID: 406638
    VIRIN: 110519-M-IT398-451
    Resolution: 2000x3000
    Size: 4.4 MB
    Location: USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

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