1970 MSgt Walker, William (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. 1st Med Bn HQ Bn, 2d MARDIV, II MEF Grid View List View . Sergeant Major Charkowski was born in Madison, Wisconsin. 2.a.7. HQ, Information Warfare TF-Central 01Oct19-31Dec20 Det, HQTRS CE, I MHG, I MEF The deployment marked the first time an ARG/MEU maintained a six-month presence in the Baltic region in over 20 years. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted pre-deployment operations at North Auxiliary Airfield, North, South Carolina, Jan. 24 - 28. For four months, the MEU carried out an aggressive campaign against Taliban and anti-coalition factions in the area where senior Army officials considered it the most successful campaign in the history of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Det, MWSS-373, MAG-11, 3d MAW From 25 September 11 October 2007, AV-8B Harrier II's from the MEU flew 70 combat missions over Afghanistan providing aerial reconnaissance, close air support and convoy escort in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The commander of the unit cited may waive, on an individual basis, the 30-day minimum time requirement for individuals (reserve personnel on active duty and TDY and/or TAD personnel) who, in the opinion of the commander, contributed directly to the achievement cited, and were assigned on official orders to the awarded unit during the approved time period. Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD), Kuwait 01Jan16-28Feb18 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), awards Cpl. Marine Corps Cyber Group Detachments 01Jan16-28Feb18 The recently returned Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group scrubbed plans for a slate of missions in the Middle East to take up a constant position in the Mediterranean Sea. Armory: (910) 451-0422, S-6 Communications BALTIC SEA - The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), returned to the Baltic Sea, August 2, to strengthen interoperability with key NATO allies Det, CLB 5, CLR 1, 1st MLG Joint Meritorious Unit Award. Since its activation in 1982, the 22nd MEU has been awarded two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, four Navy Unit Commendations, five Meritorious Unit Commendations, the Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer with two stars, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer with two stars, the Armed Forces Service Streamer with three stars, the Southwest Asia Service streamer with two stars, the Afghanistan Campaign streamer, the Iraq Campaign Streamer, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary streamer and the Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer. Throughout the rest of the 1980s, the 22nd MAU deployed on a rotation basis with the 24th and 26th MAUs, participating in numerous contingency operations and exercises. Det, MALS-31, MAG-31, 2d MAW These guys really helped out. The MEU supported operations in U.S. European, Africa and Central Commands' areas of responsibility, including Iraq and Lybia and bilateral training in Spain, Portugal, Israel, Greece and Jordan. Defense Information Systems Agency 01Feb18-31Dec20 Information Assurance: (910) 451-0411, 22D MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT May to August 1990 All existing guidance, orders, directives, and processes issued under the command of II Marine Expeditionary Force remain in effect until cancelled, modified, or superseded by new guidance, orders, or directives. I led the team that received the award for best teamwork during the five month course. Navy Unit Commendation . United Kingdom Royal Marines from 42 Commando Royal Marine Unit, Juliet Company, boarded the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) and met with U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) July 7 10, 2016 in order to improve interoperability between U.S. and United Kingdom military forces.British Royal Marines, much like U.S. Marines, take tremendous pride in their history. Operation Unified Protector, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. RAF Molesworth, England Det, PAO, HQTRS I MIG It is the most decorated of the U.S. Marine Corps' seven MEUs. On Feb. 5, 1988, the word 'Amphibious' was replaced with 'Expeditionary' to reflect the Marine Corps' changing role in national defense and theater security. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) . Other Navy units that deployed with the ARG included Fleet Surgical Team 2, Tactical Air Control Squadron 22, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Assault Craft Unit 2, Assault Craft Unit 4, Naval Beach Group 2 and Beach Master Unit 2. Conflict in the Balkans kept the MEU busy during subsequent deployments as the unit participated in operations PROVIDE PROMISE, DENY FLIGHT and SHARP GUARD. Det, HQTRS CE, I MHG, I MEF They are currently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and fall under the command of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Mobility: (910) 451-0431 MALS-14, MAG-14 Det, 1st Intel Bn, I MHG May 2002 to June 2002, Officer of the Day 2.a.10. During the MEUs 2002 deployment the unit took part in several anti-terrorism missions in Afghanistan and Pakistan and launched life-saving humanitarian efforts in the African nation of Djibouti. During their relief assistance to Haiti, the Marines and Sailors conducted and assisted more than 1500 humanitarian relief missions. Det, VMR Andrews AFB, 4th MAW SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION INFORMATION AWARDS, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR DEFENSE OPERATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP 23-1 CALLING MESSAGE, DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT 31XX UPDATE TO ONLINE MARINE-NET TRAINING COURSES, UPDATE TO MERITORIOUS PROMOTION POLICY TO CPL AND SGT IN THE ACTIVE COMPONENT, FISCAL YEAR 2023 MARINE CORPS LESSONS LEARNED COLLECTION CAMPAIGN PLAN AND COLLECTION PRIORITIES, FIELD SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS OFFICE FISCAL YEAR 2023 SCHEDULE, ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLET VACANCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 SERGEANTS MAJOR SLATE 1-23, LOGISTICS EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE CATALOG, FY23 COLONEL COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR DEFENSE OPERATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP 22-1 CALLING MESSAGE, 2021 VISUAL INFORMATION AND EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION AWARD WINNERS, MARINE CORPS AVIATION AWARDS 2022 AWARD WINNERS, FISCAL YEAR 2022 MARINE CORPS LESSONS LEARNED COLLECTION CAMPAIGN PLAN AND COLLECTION PRIORITIES, USMC SUPPORT TO THE ARG/MEU SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES LIAISON ELEMENT, 2021 INAUGURAL MICRO-APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION CHALLENGE RESULTS, INTERIM CHANGE TO MCO 3502.6A MARINE CORPS FORCE GENERATION PROCESS, INTERIM CHANGE TO MCO 3501.1E MARINE CORPS COMBAT READINESS EVALUATION, INTERIM CHANGE TO MCO 3120.13 POLICY FOR MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNITS, ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLET VACANCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 SERGEANTS MAJOR SLATE 2-22, FIELD SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS OFFICE FSMAO FISCAL YEAR 2022 SCHEDULE, FY22 COLONEL COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS, 2021 MARINE CORPS ENGINEER ASSOCIATION (MCEA) AWARD RECIPIENTS, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY20 MARINE CORPS AWARDS FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE BOARD RESULTS, 2020 VISUAL INFORMATION AND EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION (VIEC) AWARD WINNERS, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. We believe this was the first East Coast MEU deployment in a long while that was spent entirely in the 6th Fleet area of operations and the Marines did a tremendous job operating from above the Arctic Circle, to the Baltics, to the Mediterranean Sea, 22nd MEU commander Col. Paul Merida said in a statement. 5th Bn, 11th Mar Det, MALS-14, MAG-14, 2d MAW Det, VMM-165, MAG-16, 3D MAW In 1986, the 22nd MAU was the third unit to deploy with the 'Special Operations Capable' designation. Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the focus of major U.S. naval formations has been on Europe and the Western Pacific. Before departing the area, the 22nd MEU supported President George W. Bush's visit to Israel and provided aviation lift for the President's support personnel. I believe future East Coast MEUs will find the High North and the Baltics not only a challenging training environment but a region full of very capable friends and allies., Marines and Sailors sort mail delivered to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) while in port in Brest, France on July 5, 2022. [3][6] The MEU conducted numerous Theater Security Cooperation events in Europe and the Middle East during a deployment to the U.S. European Command and Central Command. REF B IS DODI 1348.33, DOD MILITARY DECORATIONS AND AWARDS PROGRAM, CHANGE 5. The 22nd MEU also made history in May when it was the first MEU to deploy with the MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. Det, Intel, 1st Intel Bn, I MHG The following unit awards are authorized and will be incorporated in Ref (a). Det, VMR, Andrews AFB, 4th MAW Det, VMFA-314, MAG-11, 3d MAW II MEF Navy Unit Commendation. The unit is capable of conducting a variety of missions to support relief efforts such as providing security, medical . Marine Tacticial Elec Warfare Squad 4 (VMAQ-4) Det 15Apr16-30Sep16 Det, 4th ANGLICO, MARFORRES Initially, the MEU conducted immediate relief operations by distributing food, water and providing medical care. In 1995, he was commissioned and upon completion of TBS and IOC he served from 1996 to 1999 with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines. 150 Marines aboard USSGunston Hall joined the MEU,[10] originally from the African Partnership Station Security Cooperation MAGTF, along with the 24th MEU on USSNassau, USSMesa Verde, and USSAshland. The Associated Press reported that 90 people have died during the month of August from clashes between rival tribes in southern Libya. 3d Bn, 7th Marines, 1st MARDIV Yvonna Guyette), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/855060, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/855060/us-finland-bilateral-training, http://www.22ndmeu.marines.mil/?videoid=855060, U.S. Navy doctors and corpsmen, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a mass casualty exercise in Syndalen, Finland, Aug. 13, 2022. Det, I MEF 1stBn, 24th Mar January to February 2000 HQ, Joint Special Operations Command 01Jan13-21Dec20 Sam LaGrone is the editor of USNI News. Det, VMM-268, MAG-24(-), 1st MAW Det, MACG-28, 2d MAW The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting . Clear All. Det, HQTRS Co, 1st Intel Bn, I MEF Det, CLB-1, CLR 1, 1st MLG 315060 Det, CMT 701 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. By Nov. 2, of that same year, the unit transited to Beirut where it landed later that month. Det, CST 700 Det, FECC, I MHG On the 23rd, it joined the 22nd MEU, which departed Camp Lejeune on 15 January with the USS . From December 2018 to July 2019, 22nd MEU deployed to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility as part of the KEARSARGE Amphibious Ready Ground (KSG/ARG). The following deployment the MEU participated in the first combined arms exercise in Kuwait following operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. HQTRS, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV TF Al Taqaddum/Spartan, Al Taqaddum, Iraq 01Jan16-24Feb18 The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that provides strategic speed and agility, ensuring our Marines are forward deployed and prepared to respond and protect U.S. national security interests around the globe. PSC BOX 20082 2.c. Honors & Awards Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Metal 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Nov 2022 Accurate and timely processing of 77 repairable assets to the USS Kearsarge for forwarding the . 2.a.5. SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION INFORMATION AWARDS. REF/C/MSGID: DOC/DOD/20Oct20// [11] On 24 March, the MEU and ARG were released from their mission and sailed for home. Det, MALS-14, MAG-14, 2d MAW L&D/MEU Rachelle Morrall - Echo Lab Casey Farris, PES - Cardiology Jani Quick, CCMA - Gardendale Specialty Steve Smith, RT - Cath Lab An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .mil . A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. The MAU remained ashore until late February 1984, when the mission drew to a close, and evacuated hundreds of American citizens from the country. Its unknown if the DEVGRU PUC was for the Libya mission alone or for a combination of other operations across the region. The Marines focused on a 60-kilometer area west of Port-au-Prince, from Carrefour to Leogane, through Grand Goave to Petit Goave. Georgian Liaison Team ROTO 2 01Jan16-18Apr16 Joint Meritorious Unit Award . SSgt Rodriguez, Angelica Det, VMR, MCIEAST, Camp Lejeune Following the return of the 22nd MEU to North Carolina, Kearsarge and Arlington will shortly return to their home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., while Gunston Hall will return to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., USNI News understands. Det, 1st Law Enforcement Bn, I MHG, I MEF 1st Med Bn Det, VMFA (AW) 553, MAG-31, 2d MAW Sharda School of Law, Centre for Human Rights and Child Gender Justice, Sharda University in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defense (NISD) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Government of India, New Delhi will be organizing a Two Day . About 285 rounds fired from the Carneys 5-inch gun were coordinated from the 22nd MEUs amphibious assault ship Wasp, according to details in the command chronology. The MEU also supported counter piracy operations off the east coast of Africa and stood ready to support contingency operations in the Persian Gulf. Lebanese QRF '83 The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. The MEU deployed during the turn of the millennium when it served as a [Y2K] contingency force, and also returned to the Balkans. Lon Stedman, a native of Los Angeles, for his service as the 22nd MEU communications chief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2015. In September 1991, the deployment the MEU participated in the first combined arms exercise in Kuwait following Operations Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Military Working Dog, Jebel Ali and Fujairah, UAE 01Jan16-28Feb18 1stLAR, Co A, 1st MARDIV 25 March 2004 to 10 July 2004, 1970 Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. On its final deployment, the MAU evacuated the Palestine Liberation Organization from Beirut, and was the first American unit to serve in the multi-national peace-keeping force in Lebanon. Mobility: (910) 451-0431 The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Temporarily activated as II Marine Amphibious Force at various times in the 1960s and 1970s to participate in exercises and operations. Det, VMR-1, MCAS Cherry Point During workups, the MEU experimented with different employment techniques to understand and utilize the full capability of the aircraft. Georgian Liaison Team ROTO 5 03Apr17-16Oct17 The MEU Command Element began the unit's pre-deployment training program in December 2015 and returned from another deployment cycle December 2016. TF Southwest, Afghanistan 18.1 ROTO 2 08Jan18-28Feb18 The unit must have displayed such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission, under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions, to have set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign, the awards manual reads. [1], "Provide the United States with a forward-deployed, amphibious force-in-readiness capable of executing mission across the full spectrum of combat and military operations other than war.". Together with BLT 1/6, VMM-264 and CLB-22, the MEU embarked aboard USSWasp, USSSan Antonio and USSWhidbey Island, which make up the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Georgian Liaison Team ROTO 3 04Apr16-17Oct16 2.a.6. Warehouse: (910) 451-9734 Signal Intelligence Riders 01Jan16-28Feb18 The training tested the medical providers proficiency in a high-stress environment, as well as coordinating transportation of victims to a higher echelon of care. Det, Air Cell, I MEF 2. This is the Official 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Facebook page and is maintained by the 22nd MEU Communication Strategy and. Det, 8th Comm Bn, II MEF Additionally, the MEU continued to support Balkans peace-enforcement operations and conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Albania. 2.a. He is the Director General of the 2016 edition and even though the terrorist attacks of the 22nd of March took place in the same week as our conference, he . Armory: (910) 451-0422, S-6 Communications 2.a.1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. The MEU's 2007-2008 deployment brought the unit to the Bay of Bengal where Marines and sailors conducted humanitarian relief operations after Tropical Cyclone Sidr struck eastern India and Bangladesh. Det, 2nd Law Enforcement Bn, II MHG, II MEF These are the differences between the M40 and M24 sniper rifles Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations. During the MEU's 2002 deployment, the 22nd MEU took part in several anti-terrorist missions in the Central Command theater, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and also launched life-saving humanitarian efforts in Djibouti. Operation Sharp Edge was a non-combatant evacuation operation carried out by the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) and 26th MEU of the United States Marine Corps in Liberia in 1990 and 1991. Wester Air Defense Sector Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit returned home to Camp Lejeune, N.C., in waves starting Oct. 7, 2022 after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Det SST, 1st Radio Bn, I MHG Freedom. Det, VMGR-352, MAG-11, 3D MAW Special Activities Supreme Allied Commander Division, Mons, Belgium was the Recon Platoon's Non Commissioned Officer and landed in Grenada as part of the 22nd MEU operation. Det, MWSS-372, MAG-39, 3d MAW A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Activated July 20, 1984 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as a permanent headquarters. Addtional units approved for SPMAGTF-CR-CC 17.1: 01Oct16-28Apr17 Before the MEU completed post-deployment leave after the 2009 deployment, a 7.0 earthquake shook the capital city of Port au Prince, Haiti,Jan. 12, 2010. On 1 August 2016, AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the 22nd MEU flying off USS Wasp in the Mediterranean to carryout airstrikes on ISIS terrorists in Libya, amidst the Libyan Civil War, specifically to support local forces fighting ISIS in Sirte as part of a broader campaign against ISIS in the country. Det, MWSS-371, MAG-13, 3d MAW While deployed, 22nd MEU supported multiple operations and training exercises in the Middle East and Europe. Units within the MEU consist of 1,600 Marines with the Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 and the MEU Command Element, while the ARG consisted of USSBataan, USSCarter Hall and USSFort McHenry. Awards . (Update to MARADMIN 393/21) But, the 22nd MEU wasnt just supporting the Libya operation, the amphibious transport dock San Antonio was operating in the Gulf of Aden of the coast of Yemen in September and October 2016, according to the 22nd MEU chronology. Marines from the 22nd MEU assisted the World Food Program with the delivery of more than 3.2 million pounds of bulk foods, such as rice, for earthquake survivors at distribution points in and around Carrefour. On the 25 May 1997, rebel forces and military officers overthrew the government of President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone. Det, VMM-364, MAG-39, 3d MAW DJC2 Detachment, Naval Supp Activity, Bahrain 01Jan16-28Feb18 Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Brandon WilsonAdda, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, directs a light armored vehicle, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off Landing Craft Air Cushion 83, assigned to ACU 4, in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 8, 2022. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that provides strategic speed and agility, ensuring our Marines are forward deployed and prepared to respond and protect U.S. national security interests around the globe. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. The entire ARG/MEU returned to the Baltic in August and September for quickly planned exercises with Finland, Sweden and Standing NATO Maritime Group ONE (SNMG 1). TF Wagram (40th French Artillery Reg, French Army) 24Oct17-15feb18 Survey Section, Mons, Belgium Warehouse: (910) 451-9734 Freedom, Brought to you by. From Iceland, CAPT Hollis took orders to 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC, where he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on two occasions as the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Surgeon, earning both the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officer and Surface Warfare Medical Department Officer devices. Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). CWO4 Beasley, Jeffrey Brittney Vella The MEU's 2007 and 2008 deployment brought the unit to the Bay of Bengal where its members conducted humanitarian relief operations after Tropical Cyclone Sidr struck eastern India and Bangladesh. Supply: (910) 451-0418 Det, HQTRS MACG-38, 3d MAW Yvonna Guyette), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/863443, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/863443/22nd-marine-expeditionary-unit-2022-deployment, http://www.22ndmeu.marines.mil/?videoid=863443, U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in bilateral training utilizing Finnish Navy U700 Assault Crafts in Finland from Aug. 8-18, 2022. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to head to the Gulf of Sidra, off the coast of Libya to prepare for combat operations, the command chronology detailed. Addtional units approved for SPMAGTF-CR-CC 16.2: 01Apr16-28Oct16 Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region The 22nd MEU deployed from May - December 2009. HQTRS, 7th Marine Reg, 1st MARDIV To be awarded this ribbon, SNM must have actively participated within the Expedition to the rate of satisfaction by the Expedition Commander while simultaneously not having abandoned or neglected SNM's duties within their active team game and billet. 2.a.8. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. 2nd Med Bn The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) is one of seven Marine Expeditionary Units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. 2nd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st MARDIV 1980 All of this was done with the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine War, which added an additional sense of importance to our work; much of which was done alongside our NATO allies and other key regional partners.. 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Aug 2019 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal . That HMLA-467 detachment was led by a Maj. William Wallace, according to his official bio. Today, these specialists in amphibious warfare and mobility are in transition to an even more . The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. Supreme HQ Allied Powers, Europe (SHAPE) Leathernecks USMC. The Gunston Hall is poised to join the rest of the amphibious ready group . Deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and conducted combat operations as a squad leader with 1stBn 6th Marines in Camp Lejeune, NC. While deployed, the Marines and Sailors supported operations in U.S. European, African and Central Commands' areas of responsibility, including operations in Libya, training in Djibouti and bilateral training with Spanish and Romanian marines. By 2 November of that same year, the unit transited to Beirut where it landed later that month. They are currently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and fall under the command of the II Marine Expeditionary Force . Data: (910) 451-0426 October 1983 to February 1984 On 25 October 1983, the MAU participated in Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of the island of Grenada, which was at that time, the largest U.S. military operation since the Vietnam War.