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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. Raufmann/Released 110911-M-0000C-013.jpg
Sep 11, 2011
Commander John Reilley, captain of amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), (center), cuts and passes pieces of cake during a Sept. 11, 2001, commemoration ceremony aboard Mesa Verde, Sept. 11, 2011. The Mesa Verde held the steel beach for unit cohesion and to boost the morale of the embarked Marines and sailors. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 (PHIBRON 6) aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) and will continue to train and improve the MEU’s ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced)(VMM-263 (REIN)); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22(CLB 22); a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment(BLT 2/2) and its Command Element.
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