22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Reconnaissance Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform visit, board, search and seizure training on the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). The Marines are with the Maritime Raid Force and perform training to improve VBSS efficiency and capabilities. The Marines boarded and cleared the McHenry as a part of their VBSS training event. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

Military working dog handlers with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, hold bite and tracking training for the military working dogs in Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 10, 2019. Each dog specializes in either biting or tracking to aid in detaining suspects. This training allows the dogs to improve their skill and efficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the Amphibious Squadron 6 (PHIBRON), train aboard the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training, Atlantic Ocean N.C., June 18, 2018. PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training is a two-week training evolution that allows Marines and Sailors to train as a cohesive unit in preparation to their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Family members of Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB-22) participate in "Be A Marine or Sailor Day" at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2018. This event gives family members the opportunity to understand the jobs of their Marines or Sailors, as well as their role within the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) training with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 25, 2018. This course prepares Marines and Sailors to tactically recover aircraft, personnel or equipment by inserting the recovery force to specific locations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Ethan Green/Released)

U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) training with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 25, 2018. This course prepares Marines and Sailors to tactically recover aircraft, personnel or equipment by inserting the recovery force to specific locations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Ethan Green/Released)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB-22) conduct helicopter support team training with an MV-22 Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2018. This training provides the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with the capability of transporting supplies at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB-22) conduct helicopter support team training with an MV-22 Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2018. This training provides the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with the capability of transporting supplies at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted training on the Hatch-Mounted Satellite Antenna System at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Aug. 3, 2017. 22nd MEU installed the HMSAS to become familiarized with an innovative command and control capability and in preparation for a future deployment. Tom Staley, an engineer with Networking On-The-Move, and Christine Liou, an engineer with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, explain the importance of HMSAS. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Takoune H. Norasingh)