22nd MEU Conducts Flight Operations

 

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Aviation Combat Element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 19, 2021. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)