Hospitalman 2nd Class Michael Burger, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, native of Littleton, Colo., receives a Purple Heart aboard amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), Sept. 23, 2011. Burger was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Afghanistan. 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.