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22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit 2022 Deployment

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Nov. 7, 2022 | 2:42

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit 2022 Deployment

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Nov. 7, 2022 | 2:42

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22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit 2022 Deployment

The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit recently completed a 7-month deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

Nov. 7, 2022

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U.S., Finland Amphibious Integration

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in bilateral training utilizing Finnish Navy U700 Assault Crafts in Finland from Aug. 8-18, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette with courtesy video from the Finnish Navy)

Sept. 6, 2022

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U.S., Finland Bilateral Training

U.S. Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participated in bilateral training with the Finnish Navy in Finland, from Aug. 8- 18, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

Aug. 22, 2022

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Mass Casaulty Exercise

U.S. Navy doctors and corpsmen, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a mass casualty exercise in Syndalen, Finland, Aug. 13, 2022. The training tested the medical providers proficiency in a high-stress environment, as well as coordinating transportation of victims to a higher echelon of care. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella)

Aug. 13, 2022

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Alexander the Great 2022

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in exercise Alexander the Great 2022 with Hellenic Marines assigned to 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade, Volos, Greece, May 12, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

May 15, 2022

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Amphibious Reconnaissance Operations during Alexander the Great 2022

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Detachment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct amphibious operations with Hellenic Marines with 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Lido Beach, Greece, May 5, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

May 5, 2022

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22nd MEU Marines, Wasp Sailors Train with Moroccans for Exercise African Sea Lion

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