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22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-19 16:15:00
Sgt. Dustin Thompson, a legal clerk and native of Merced, Calif., guides Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, through a service record book audit aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 19, 2012. Audits are conducted regularly to ensure administrative readiness. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Raufmann/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-19 16:13:00
Lance Cpl. Luis K. Stone, an administrative clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and native of Boise, Idaho, checks and edits his life insurance during a service record book audit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 19, 2012. Audits are conducted regularly to ensure administrative readiness. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Raufmann/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-19 16:09:00
Sgt. Dustin Thompson, a legal clerk and native of Merced, Calif., guides Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, through a service record book audit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 19, 2012. Audits are conducted regularly to ensure administrative readiness. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Raufmann/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-19 16:07:00
Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a service record book audit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 19, 2012. Audits are conducted regularly to ensure administrative readiness. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Raufmann/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-18 17:23:00
Supply Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stack consumable meals, ready-to-eat boxes in the MEU supply lot aboard Camp Lejeune, April 18, 2012. The day was used to sort through the unit’s supply to determine which MREs were expired and which were up to standards.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-18 17:22:00
Supply Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stack consumable meals, ready-to-eat boxes in the MEU supply lot aboard Camp Lejeune, April 18, 2012. The day was used to sort through the unit’s supply to determine which MREs were expired and which were up to standards.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-04-18 17:21:00
Supply Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stack consumable meals, ready-to-eat boxes in the MEU supply lot aboard Camp Lejeune, April 18, 2012. The day was used to sort through the unit’s supply to determine which MREs were expired and which were up to standards.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Sgt. Amber Blanchard
Date: 2012-04-17 00:04:00
Colonel Eric Steidl, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, presents a plaque of appreciation to Frank Smith, 22nd MEU family readiness officer, at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. April 17, 2012. The 22nd MEU put together a family readiness volunteer luncheon to thank participants for their hard work during the MEU’s ten and one half month deployment. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Sgt. Amber Blanchard
Date: 2012-04-17 00:02:00
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Family Readiness Volunteers, pose for a group photo with the MEU leadership at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 17, 2011. The 22nd MEU put together a family readiness volunteer luncheon to thank participants for their hard work during the MEU’s ten and one half month deployment. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Sgt. Amber Blanchard
Date: 2012-04-17 00:00:00
Colonel Eric Steidl, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, speaks to family readiness volunteers at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 17, 2012. The 22nd MEU put together a family readiness volunteer luncheon to thank participants for their hard work during the MEU’s ten and one half month deployment. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:25:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Color Guard performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Color Guard, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:19:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:17:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:14:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:12:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:11:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:10:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 18:09:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the Silent Drill Platoon performs on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Silent Drill Platoon, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:53:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:50:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:46:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:44:00
Marines with the the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 14, 2012. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performs their Battle Color ceremony during their 2012 South Tour at an event open to the base community.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:42:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:41:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:35:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:34:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. John M. Raufmann
Date: 2012-03-14 17:31:00
Marines, friends and families watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Music in Motion" on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2012. The Drum and Bugle Corps, a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, visited Camp Lejeune as part of their 2012 South Tour.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Ricky J. Holt
Date: 2012-02-05 22:38:00
Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload gear at their homecoming aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2012. Marines and sailors returned to their friends and family after more than ten months deployed.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Ricky J. Holt
Date: 2012-02-05 21:49:00
Cpl. Charles Ott, police sergeant with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, kisses his wife at the 22nd MEU homecoming aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2012. Marines and sailors returned to their friends and family after more than ten months deployed.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Ricky J. Holt
Date: 2012-02-05 21:30:00
Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo before leaving their homecoming celebration aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2012. Marines and sailors returned to their friends and family after more than ten months deployed.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Ricky J. Holt
Date: 2012-02-05 21:05:00
Buses full of Marines and sailors, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive from Morehead City Port, N.C. for their homecoming aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2012. Marines and sailors returned to their friends and family after more than ten months deployed.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Riicky J. Holt
Date: 2012-02-05 20:39:00
Decorations hang from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit sign for the homecoming aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2012. Marines and sailors returned to their friends and family after more than ten months deployed.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:23:00
MV-22 Ospreys, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, launch off the flight deck of USS Bataan on their way back to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10-month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:17:00
MV-22 Ospreys, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to launch off the flight deck of USS Bataan on their way back to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10-month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:16:00
An MV-22 Osprey, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch off the flight deck of USS Bataan on their way back to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10-month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:15:00
An MV-22 Osprey crew chief, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, shows his excitement for his return to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10 –month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:14:00
MV-22 Ospreys, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, launch off the flight deck of USS Bataan on their way back to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10-month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:07:00
Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, load into an MV-22 Osprey for their return to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10 –month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:04:00
MV-22 Ospreys, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to launch off the flight deck of USS Bataan on their way back to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10-month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Staff Sgt. Wayne Campbell
Date: 2012-02-03 20:03:00
MV-22 Ospreys, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, launch off the flight deck of USS Bataan on their way back to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are in there final days of their 10-month deployment with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson
Date: 2012-02-03 16:57:00
An M88 Hercules, with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drives off of a landing craft air cushioned vehicle (LCAC), with Assault Craft Unit 4, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines with 22nd MEU are returning after a 10 and one-half month deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson
Date: 2012-02-03 15:41:00
An M88 Hercules, with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, offloads an M1-A1 Abrams tank off of a landing craft air cushioned vehicle (LCAC), with Assault Craft Unit 4, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines with 22nd MEU are returning after a 10 and one-half month deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Unit: 22nd MEU
Byline: Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson
Date: 2012-02-03 15:39:00
Marines, with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attach a tow bar to an M88 Hercules, with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, to offload an M1-A1 Abrams tank aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. The Marines with 22nd MEU are returning after a 10 and one-half month deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.