The SS Cape Ann floats in the James River, Va., just before Marines from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), and Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Command Element and Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, all with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct vessel boarding search and seizure training outside of Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Jan. 19, 2011. This training better prepared the Marines and sailors to react to any of the many possible missions of a MEU during their deployment this summer. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force of 2,200 Marines and sailors and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element. - The SS Cape Ann floats in the James River, Va., just before Marines from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), and Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Command Element and Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, all with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct vessel boarding search and seizure training outside of Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Jan. 19, 2011. This training better prepared the Marines and sailors to react to any of the many possible missions of a MEU during their deployment this summer. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force of 2,200 Marines and sailors and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.

Lance Cpl. Sean A. Warren, a squad leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Jacksonville, Fla., native, faces Brig. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, II Marine Expeditionary Force deputy commanding general, during an awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 14, 2011. Warren received a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device and combat meritorious promotion to corporal for actions against the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. - Lance Cpl. Sean A. Warren, a squad leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Jacksonville, Fla., native, faces Brig. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, II Marine Expeditionary Force deputy commanding general, during an awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 14, 2011. Warren received a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device and combat meritorious promotion to corporal for actions against the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in 2010.

Marine leaders with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit listen to classes on amphibious raids at a Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2011. The Marines sat through a series of classes to prepare for upcoming training and susequent deployment this summer. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force of 2,200 Marines and sailors and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element. - Marine leaders with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit listen to classes on amphibious raids at a Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2011. The Marines sat through a series of classes to prepare for upcoming training and susequent deployment this summer. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force of 2,200 Marines and sailors and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.