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    Marines, sailors, visit exotic Sicilian city

    PALERMO, ITALY

    05.30.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Joshua Cox 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, visited hotspots such as Teatro Massimo, the largest theatre in Italy, during a port visit to the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, May 27-30. During the recent port visit to Palermo, considered to be "the world's most conquered city," Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials coordinated several tours within the city and across the Sicilian landscape. 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: 05.30.2011
    Date Posted: 06.27.2011 05:53
    Photo ID: 421042
    VIRIN: 110530-M-IT398-005
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 5.2 MB
    Location: PALERMO, IT

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