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

    A Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit UH-1N Huey provides close-air-support 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 (Rein); 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 08:21
    Photo ID: 406639
    VIRIN: 110519-M-IT398-476
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 7.43 MB
    Location: USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

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