22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit - Stories

A 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine's spouse, attempts to send Sgt. Ian S. Leverance, a motor transport operator with the 22nd MEU, and Kimberly, Wis., native, into the dunk tank during family day held at the Hospital Point Recreation Area aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2010. The MEU hosted the family day to build camaraderie between the Marines and sailors and their families. - A 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine's spouse, attempts to send Sgt. Ian S. Leverance, a motor transport operator with the 22nd MEU, and Kimberly, Wis., native, into the dunk tank during family day held at the Hospital Point Recreation Area aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2010. The MEU hosted the family day to build camaraderie between the Marines and sailors and their families.

Sun, fun and fishing; 22nd MEU hosts family day

The late summer sun sets high in the crystal blue sky as it sparkled off New River like white diamonds drifting aimlessly in the water toward a barefooted man fishing contently on North Carolina’s foamy shoreline. Every other minute or so, a white and black ‘GOT-CHA’ lure swiftly sailed through the air breaking the water-currents’ rhythmic pattern

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22nd MEU, USAID work together to better facilitate humanitarian efforts

Each year, many countries around the world are devastated by natural disasters. An earthquake, tsunami or hurricane often leaves a trail of injured, confused or even dead citizens in its destructive path. By the time dust settles, different aid agencies and organizations have come together to build an immediate plan of action to help ease the

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, enter the mobile screening unit from the Deployment Health Center to complete a Post Deployment Health Reassessment survey aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2010. The infantry battalion was the battalion landing team for 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and recently returned from a humanitarian assistance operation in Haiti. Marines and sailors of 3/2 are now completing their PDHRA after returning from an operational deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez) - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, enter the mobile screening unit from the Deployment Health Center to complete a Post Deployment Health Reassessment survey aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2010. The infantry battalion was the battalion landing team for 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and recently returned from a humanitarian assistance operation in Haiti. Marines and sailors of 3/2 are now completing their PDHRA after returning from an operational deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez)

22nd MEU Fights Invisible War on Homefront

The United States Marine Corps, along with the other U.S. military branches, spent countless amounts hours and energy preparing for the Iraq War, which began in March 2003. Time spent training Marines and sailors in desert operations along with implementing new aircraft capabilities such as the MV-22B Osprey became a priority in combating the enemy

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Sergeant Timothy J. Wagner, a force protection advisor and Bellville, Ohio, native, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit provides instruction to junior Marines on proper assembly of a large field tent aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 23, 2010. The MEU conducted the tent exercise to train Marines in the assembly and disassembly of the structures in preparation for pre-deployment training. - Sergeant Timothy J. Wagner, a force protection advisor and Bellville, Ohio, native, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit provides instruction to junior Marines on proper assembly of a large field tent aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 23, 2010. The MEU conducted the tent exercise to train Marines in the assembly and disassembly of the structures in preparation for pre-deployment training.

22nd MEU NCOs Take Leadership Reins

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent once said, while visiting Marines in Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, "[Non-commissioned officers], you truly are the backbone of our Marine Corps. Without you, we could not make things happen. You always get the job done."Several non-commissioned officers with the 22nd Marine

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2/2 Exercises Company Intelligence and Operations

22nd MEU Marines conduct command operations center training

CLB 22 calls ‘em up for recall exercise

22nd MEU prepares for training and deployment

22nd MEU visits Amphibious Ready Group, enhance waterfront synergy

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine wins intelligence award

Sun, fun and fishing; 22nd MEU hosts family day

22nd MEU, USAID work together to better facilitate humanitarian efforts

22nd MEU Fights Invisible War on Homefront

22nd MEU NCOs Take Leadership Reins