U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elyssa Quesada/Released 120416-M-0000S-004.jpg
Apr 16, 2012
A reconnaissance Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 exits a CH-46E Sea Knight onto USS Makin Island here April 16. The helicopter was flown by pilots serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The landing team is the unit’s ground combat element. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, currently a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. The group is providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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