Marines, sailors, visit exotic Sicilian city [Image 7 of 7]

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 the Piazza of Pretoria, 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.

• Date Taken: 05.30.2011
• Date Posted: 06.27.2011 06:26
• Photo ID: 421070
• VIRIN: 110530-M-IT398-112
• Resolution: 2000x3000
• Size: 4.08 MB
• Location: PALERMO, IT