Back in the Med 🌊
@USNavy ships #USSBataan (LHD 5) and #USSCarterHall (LSD 50) transited from the Red Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 28.
The ships will join #USSMesaVerde (LPD 19) and re-aggregate as an Amphibious Ready Group.
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Marines from the @26MEU and Greek Marines with the 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade are transported in a MV-22B Osprey in preparation to execute a TRAP rehearsal during a bilateral exercise in Skyros, Greece. @DeptofDefense @USMC#marines#military
Marines from the @26MEU execute a small-scale amphibious assault alongside Greek Marines with 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade during a bilateral exercise near Skyros, Greece. @USMC @DeptofDefense #marines#iimef
Strengthening ties! 🌍 @26MEU joins forces with Hellenic 32nd Marine Brigade for an integrated training exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Dec. 1-3. 🤝 Building readiness and partnership in the #MediterraneanSea. @USMC@USNavy#StrongerTogether https://t.co/l3GfILp6Ho
A Marine with @26MEU prepares his gear prior to executing a TRAP rehearsal on the flight deck of the USS Mesa Verde. The 26th MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. @USMC
Marines assigned to the @26MEU conduct live-fire training aboard the USS Bataan. Components of the Bataan and 26MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to increase maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. @USMC @DeptofDefense #marines#military
#MarineCorps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians from the @26MEU participated in Exercise Northern Challenge 2023 alongside various NATO #AlliesandPartners, Sept. 21 – Oct. 5.
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#MarineCorps MV-22B Osprey aircraft with @26MEU conduct flight operations from the USS Bataan in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 1.
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure security and stability in the Middle East.
#FlyMarines
💪🦅⚓️📍ARABIAN GULF - The USS Bataan - 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Team is one of America’s unmatched enduring advantages. Their Sailors and Marines, seen here on Oct. 1, are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability.
(3/3) Northern Challenge 2023 is an annual, Icelandic Coast Guard-led exercise, designed to provide the most modernized explosive ordnance disposal training in the world. This year’s iteration featured 16 nations and marked the first time the #USMC participated in the exercise.
📸: Two MV-22B Osprey aircraft from the @26MEU operate near amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (@LHD5) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 1. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group & 26th MEU are deployed to the Middle East to help ensure maritime security in regional waters.
Nothing like training with our partner nations.
Marines with @26MEU participated in their first bilateral exercise with members of the Royal Bahrain Marine Force to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures between #partners.
#Marines with @26MEU conduct a live-fire range during Bahrain bilateral training exercise, Sept. 10.
The training focused on enhancing marksmanship in low-light situations. The 26 MEU is on a scheduled deployment in the @USNavy Central Command area of operations.
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