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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit carry water and supplies onto CH-53 Super Stallions, Jan. 19, 2010. The 22nd MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group near the island of Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck the country Jan. 12, 2010. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit carry water and supplies onto CH-53 Super Stallions, Jan. 19, 2010. The 22nd MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group near the island of Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck the country Jan. 12, 2010. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.

Lance Cpl. Steven S. Fellows with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps transfer and account for gear, aboard USS Bataan January 18, 2010. The 22nd MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group near the island of Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the wake of a devastating earthquake that rocked the country Jan. 12, 2010. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element. - Lance Cpl. Steven S. Fellows with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps transfer and account for gear, aboard USS Bataan January 18, 2010. The 22nd MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group near the island of Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the wake of a devastating earthquake that rocked the country Jan. 12, 2010. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.

The USS Bataan (LHD 5) “Gator” mascot high-fives Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during a 5K fun-run on Bataan’s flight deck June 26, 2009. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Bataan came together for a day of food, fun and games to build comradery during a scheduled deployment. The MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. - The USS Bataan (LHD 5) “Gator” mascot high-fives Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during a 5K fun-run on Bataan’s flight deck June 26, 2009. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Bataan came together for a day of food, fun and games to build comradery during a scheduled deployment. The MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.

Cpl. Joseph Mecham, a radio operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts radio tests at Nea Anchialos Air Force Base in Greece, June 3, 2009. Elements of the MEU went ashore in Greece for a 12-day training evolution. The 22nd MEU is deployed aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.::n::(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie)::n:: - Cpl. Joseph Mecham, a radio operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts radio tests at Nea Anchialos Air Force Base in Greece, June 3, 2009. Elements of the MEU went ashore in Greece for a 12-day training evolution. The 22nd MEU is deployed aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.::n::(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie)::n::

Staff Sgt. Kenneth Hayden, center, a native of Immokalee, Fla., and the platoon sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks on his Marines as they hike to a training site aboard the Nova Selo Training Area in Sliven, Bulgaria May 29, 2009. Kilo Co. Marines are in Bulgaria to conduct training aboard the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.::r::::n::(Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright)::r::::n:: - Staff Sgt. Kenneth Hayden, center, a native of Immokalee, Fla., and the platoon sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks on his Marines as they hike to a training site aboard the Nova Selo Training Area in Sliven, Bulgaria May 29, 2009. Kilo Co. Marines are in Bulgaria to conduct training aboard the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.::r::::n::(Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright)::r::::n::

Lance Cpl. Joel E. Schram (right), a native of Yuma, Ariz., and Squad Automatic Weapon gunner with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, teaches proper disassembly of the SAW to Bulgarian Army Sgt. Anatoly Ianchev, a chemical weapon specialist and resident of Sliven, Bulgaria, May 28, 2009. Kilo Co is aboard the Nova Selo Training Area conducting training at the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez) - Lance Cpl. Joel E. Schram (right), a native of Yuma, Ariz., and Squad Automatic Weapon gunner with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, teaches proper disassembly of the SAW to Bulgarian Army Sgt. Anatoly Ianchev, a chemical weapon specialist and resident of Sliven, Bulgaria, May 28, 2009. Kilo Co is aboard the Nova Selo Training Area conducting training at the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez)

Cpl. Frederick B. Miller, the artillery scout observer for Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Acoma, N.M., teaches some of Kilo's hospital corpsman how to read a foreign map while aboard the Nova Selo Training Area in Sliven, Bulgaria, May 28, 2009. The sailors are training to qualify for the Fleet Marine Force pin. Kilo Co. Marines are in Bulgaria to conduct training at the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez) - Cpl. Frederick B. Miller, the artillery scout observer for Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Acoma, N.M., teaches some of Kilo's hospital corpsman how to read a foreign map while aboard the Nova Selo Training Area in Sliven, Bulgaria, May 28, 2009. The sailors are training to qualify for the Fleet Marine Force pin. Kilo Co. Marines are in Bulgaria to conduct training at the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez)

Sgt. John Clapsaddle, a native of Liscomb, Iowa and squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrols past a gas station aboard the Nova Selo Training Area in Sliven, Bulgaria May 28, 2009. Kilo Co. Marines are in Bulgaria to conduct training at the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright) - Sgt. John Clapsaddle, a native of Liscomb, Iowa and squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrols past a gas station aboard the Nova Selo Training Area in Sliven, Bulgaria May 28, 2009. Kilo Co. Marines are in Bulgaria to conduct training at the joint Bulgarian-American training base. This is the first time U.S. Marines have conducted this kind of training in Bulgaria. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright)

::n::Sgt. Jeremy L. Leaders, right, a fire direction chief with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and native of Oak Harbor, Ohio, assists Marines with proper descent techniques during the platoon's fast-rope qualification training aboard USS Bataan May 18, 2009. The 22nd MEU, deployed aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.::n::(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez) ::n:: - ::n::Sgt. Jeremy L. Leaders, right, a fire direction chief with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and native of Oak Harbor, Ohio, assists Marines with proper descent techniques during the platoon's fast-rope qualification training aboard USS Bataan May 18, 2009. The 22nd MEU, deployed aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.::n::(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez) ::n::

Cpl. Pedro H. Castillo, a legal clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and New York native, spends time with his wife and daughter at the 22nd MEU barracks aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 11, 2009, before he departs for the ships of Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The MEU is deploying this week. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez) - Cpl. Pedro H. Castillo, a legal clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and New York native, spends time with his wife and daughter at the 22nd MEU barracks aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 11, 2009, before he departs for the ships of Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The MEU is deploying this week. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Martinez)