Marine Corps Col. Paul Merida, right, commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with Finnish Navy Capt. Marko Laaksonen, commander of Coastal Brigade, during a media day event in Upinniemi, Finland, Aug. 17, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend , allied and partner interests.

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