Lance Cpl. Henry J. Aranda, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and native of San Gabriel, Calif., sets up security with his squad after dismounting an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU, during Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt, Oct. 12. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and 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 theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.
Cpl. Justin M. Martinez
Taken on 12 October 2009
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