22nd MEU

@22nd_MEU

The official X account of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The appearance of external links does not constitute endorsement by the MEU or USMC.

Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Joined February 2014

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · 12 h

🤏🛥️ @USMC with #BLT36, #22ndMEUSOC transport Marines on an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare boat to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship @USSIwoJima, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, during #COMPTUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. 📸 by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

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@USMC with #BLT36, #22ndMEUSOC transport Marines on an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare boat to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship @USSIwoJima, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, during #COMPTUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

📸 by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 22

U.S. Marines with India Company, #BLT36, #22ndMEUSOC conduct support by fire drills during #COMPTUEX aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock #USSFortLauderdale, IWOARG, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. @USMC 📸 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

22nd_MEU's tweet image. U.S. Marines with India Company, #BLT36, #22ndMEUSOC conduct support by fire drills during #COMPTUEX aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock #USSFortLauderdale, IWOARG, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

@USMC 📸 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 21

TRAP Mission 🪖 @USMC with Weapons Company, #BLT36, #22ndMEUSOC prepare to execute a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission from the @USSIwoJima in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. 📸by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

22nd_MEU's tweet image. TRAP Mission 🪖

@USMC with Weapons Company, #BLT36, #22ndMEUSOC prepare to execute a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission from the @USSIwoJima in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

📸by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 18

22nd MEU(SOC): The Force of Choice The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is a fully integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) equipped to respond to a wide range of crises and contingencies. @USMC 🎥 by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 17

🪫➡️🔋 @USMC with #22ndMEUSOC and @USNavy sailors with @USSIwoJima, USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) , and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, conduct a replenishment-at-sea as part of #COMPTUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. 📸 Cpl. Maurion Moore

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@USMC with #22ndMEUSOC and @USNavy sailors with @USSIwoJima, USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) , and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, conduct a replenishment-at-sea as part of #COMPTUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

📸 Cpl. Maurion Moore

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 16

💉🩹🩺 @USNavy with the #22ndMEUSOC and the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) treat simulated casualties during a mass casualty exercise as part of COMPTUEX while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. @USMC 📸 by Cpl. Maurion Moore

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@USNavy with the #22ndMEUSOC and the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) treat simulated casualties during a mass casualty exercise as part of COMPTUEX while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

@USMC 📸 by Cpl. Maurion Moore

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 15

Defending the ARG @USMC BLT, #22dMEUSOC provide defense to the amphibious task force during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team. 📸 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

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@USMC BLT, #22dMEUSOC provide defense to the amphibious task force during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team.
📸 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 14

Harrier Alternative Landings @USMC with #22dMEUSOC conducts alternative landings during #COMPTUEX. #COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team. 📸 Sgt. Tanner Bernat

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@USMC with #22dMEUSOC conducts alternative landings during #COMPTUEX. #COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team.

📸 Sgt. Tanner Bernat

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 13

Sealing perfection @USMC with #22dMEUSOC conduct maintenance during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. 📸Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

22nd_MEU's tweet image. Sealing perfection

@USMC with #22dMEUSOC conduct maintenance during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team.

📸Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 12

CMC & SMMC on Deck @CMC_MarineCorps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the @USMCSgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz visit #22ndMEUSOC aboard the #USSIwoJima, during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team. @USMC

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@CMC_MarineCorps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the @USMCSgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz visit #22ndMEUSOC aboard the #USSIwoJima, during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team.

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 11

Cobras on Deck @USMC with #22dMEUSOC and @USNavy with the #USSSanAntonio, conduct AH-1Z Cobra flight operations during COMPTUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. COMPTUEX, refines tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance readiness and lethality as a unified team.

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@USMC with #22dMEUSOC and @USNavy with the #USSSanAntonio, conduct AH-1Z Cobra flight operations during COMPTUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. COMPTUEX, refines tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance readiness and lethality as a unified team.

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 10

Start Your Engines @USMC with #22ndMEUSOC conduct maintenance during COMPTUEX, on #USSSanAntonio while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques and procedures to enhance readiness and lethality as a unified team.

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@USMC with #22ndMEUSOC conduct maintenance during COMPTUEX, on #USSSanAntonio while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques and procedures to enhance readiness and lethality as a unified team.

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 9

Jump 20 Contractors from AeroVironment partner with #22ndMEUSOC to conduct UAS operations during COMPTUEX on the @USNavy #USSSanAntonio while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Contractors from AeroVironment partner with #22ndMEUSOC to conduct UAS operations during COMPTUEX on the @USNavy #USSSanAntonio while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 8

The Best Offense is Good Defense @USMC with #22ndMEUSOC and @USNavy with #USSSanAntonio, conduct a DATF exercise during COMPTUEX. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance readiness and lethality as a unified team.

22nd_MEU's tweet image. The Best Offense is Good Defense

@USMC with #22ndMEUSOC and @USNavy with #USSSanAntonio, conduct a DATF exercise during COMPTUEX. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance readiness and lethality as a unified team.

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 7

Harrier Mode @USMC AV-8B Harrier with #22ndMEUSOC, conducts flight operations aboard USS Iwo Jima during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. 📸Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

22nd_MEU's tweet image. Harrier Mode

@USMC AV-8B Harrier with #22ndMEUSOC, conducts flight operations aboard USS Iwo Jima during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team.

📸Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 6

Maritime Interdiction @USMC #MSPF, #22ndMEUSOC, conduct maritime interception operations during #C2X. C2X refines tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team. 📸 Sgt. Tanner Bernat

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@USMC #MSPF, #22ndMEUSOC, conduct maritime interception operations during #C2X. C2X refines tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified team.

📸 Sgt. Tanner Bernat

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 5

TCCC - Ready @USMC with Kilo Co. #22ndMEUSOC conduct TCCC during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. 📸 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

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@USMC with Kilo Co. #22ndMEUSOC conduct TCCC during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team.

📸 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

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Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan@SECNAV · Jul 4

On this Fourth of July, we celebrate the freedom that defines our nation and the people who defend it. Thank you to our Sailors and Marines who protect that freedom and the families who serve beside them. On this Independence Day, and every day, we stand the watch.

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 4

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense - Article I, U.S. Military Code of Conduct Today, we celebrate 249 years of independence and the timeless ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit…

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22nd MEU@22nd_MEU · Jul 4

II MEF CG on Deck @USMC Lt. General Calvert Worth Jr., CG, @iimefmarines, visits the USS Iwo Jima during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. 📸Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

22nd_MEU's tweet image. II MEF CG on Deck

@USMC Lt. General Calvert Worth Jr., CG, @iimefmarines, visits the USS Iwo Jima during COMPTUEX. COMPTUEX refines tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team.

📸Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

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