Mighty MEU Mega Thread (MMMT)

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091012-M-1645M-062 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 11, 2009) MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), fly over the Egyptian coastline during Exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released)

091011-M-8752R-150 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 11, 2009) A naval beach master guides a 7-ton truck from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) off a landing craft utility during Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)

091011-M-8752R-128 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 11, 2009) A landing craft, air-cushioned from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to sea after delivering cargo during an Exercise Bright Star 2009 offload for in Egypt. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)

091011-M-8752R-017 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 11, 2009) MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at a bivouac site during Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)

091011-M-8752R-062 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 11, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at a bivouac site during Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)

 

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091012-N-8132M-172 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), along with Marines from Kuwait and Pakistan, conduct an amphibious assault demonstration during exercise Bright Star 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)

 

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091016-N-5148B-116 JAVA SEA (Oct. 16, 2009) A landing craft utility (LCU) from to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 transports Marines and their equipment from the amphibious dock transport ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) to Indonesia during Marine Exercise (MAREX) 09. MAREX is a multilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and communication between the U.S. and Indonesia militaries. Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group transiting the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

 

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091016-N-5148B-052 JAVA SEA (Oct. 16, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle from to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and heads ashore to Indonesia to support Marine Exercise (MAREX) 09. MAREX is a multilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and communication between the U.S. and Indonesia militaries. Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group transiting the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

 

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091017-N-5148B-035 JAVA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian shore to support Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2009. MAREX is a multi-lateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and communication between the militaries of the U.S. and Indonesia. Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is transiting in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

 

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091014-N-7508R-008 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julio Rivera/Released)

 

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091012-N-1831S-133 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Three landing craft, air cushions (LCAC) are launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. The exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ash Severe/Released)

091010-N-5345W-338 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

 

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091010-N-5345W-292 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) navigates off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and to strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

 

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091010-N-5345W-257 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) A Marine amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) operator assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) waits for an AAV offload from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009 off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and to strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

091010-N-5345W-155 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) A deck department Sailor assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) guides the driver of a Marine medium tactical vehicle replacement (MTVR) from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1656 to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 during a stern gate marriage offload evolution off the shores of Alexandria, Egypt during Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise conducted by U.S. Central Command. The exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and to strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other Coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

091010-N-5345W-063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

 

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091023-N-5319A-019 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 23, 2009) Sailors aboard the the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) watch an approaching AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 during a three-week Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is designed to provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

 

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STALLION SECURITY - U.S. Marines set up security as a CH-53E Super Stallion takes off during Exercise Bright Star in Egypt, Oct. 12, 2009. U.S. Central Command conducts the multinational exercise, which is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expedionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez

 

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U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run on the beach during an amphibious assault demonstration conducted as part of Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Alexandria, Egypt, on Oct. 12, 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and other participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and held every two years. DoD photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

 

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091029-N-5538K-134 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 29, 2009) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Dean T. McRae guides a Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is the lead ship of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group conducting a fall patrol with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

 

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091026-N-5319A-025 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2009) An AV-8 Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 lands next to an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during flight operations. Nassau is participating in a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is designed to provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

 

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091029-N-0807W-107 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2009) A Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) participates in an enhanced marksmanship program shoot aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group conducting a fall patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)