Porting into Naval Air Station Sigonella [Image 2 of 2]

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, ITALY

08.27.2011

Photo by Cpl. John Raufmann 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Sailors release a tug-boat line from the amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde, Aug. 27, after porting into Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the 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.

• Date Taken: 08.27.2011
• Date Posted: 08.30.2011 13:46
• Photo ID: 449796
• VIRIN: 110827-M-BC209-046
• Resolution: 1333x2000
• Size: 1005.04 KB
• Location: NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, IT