An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The AH-1W and UH-1Y aircraft markings were hand painted or custom created by MEU Marines to commemorate Medal of Honor and Navy Cross Medal recipients. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)
<dl><dd>Unit: 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit</dd>
<dd>DVIDS Tags: 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit; 22MEU; USMC; United States Marine Corps; Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced); MV-22 Osprey; AH-1W Super Cobra; Amphibious Ready Group; UH-1Y Huey; 22d MEU; corrosion control; USS Bataan (LHD 5); helicopter; Okla.; ARG; 22nd MEU; markings; VMM-263 (Rein.); Bartlesville; decal; Aviation News</dd></dl>
Sgt. Austin Hazard
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