Marines from India Company Bright Star 2009 Postcard

Marines from India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), assault the beach during an amphibious assault demonstration conducted as part of Bright Star 2009 in Egypt Oct. 12, 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and held every two years. Elements of the 22nd MEU are currently are participating in the multi-national exercise while serving as the theatre reserve force for U.S. Central Command. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie) Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. This image has been digitally filtered to reduce blurring. This effect is more noticeable the larger the image is. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:091012-M-8752R-072.jpg marines "us marines" "u.s. marines" "india company" "bright star" battalion regiment "battalion landing team" "3rd battalion" "2nd marine regiment" "22nd marine expeditionary unit" meu amphibious "amphibious assault demonstration" "bright star 2009" "united states marines"