U. S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transport simulated casualties to a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, while conducting a Maritime Interdiction Operation exercise aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), at sea, Feb. 14, 2013. The 26th MEU is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise, the final phase of a six-month pre-deployment training program. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a
U. S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transport simulated casualties to a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, while conducting a Maritime Interdiction Operation exercise aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), at sea, Feb. 14, 2013. The 26th MEU is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise, the final phase of a six-month pre-deployment training program. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone/Released) 26th MEU COMPTUEX 130214-M-SO289-048
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